The Men in Blue, led by Shubman Gill, will begin their World Cup campaign against defending champions Australia on October 7 in Cape Town. The 14-team tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia and will feature a new Super 7 stage before the semi-finals and final clashes.
The proposed fixtures could be played at Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Centurion, giving India more time to adjust to South African conditions. The series would also allow the team to assess different combinations and give regular players enough match time before the World Cup.
India’s Group A Schedule and World Cup Hosting Details
The Men in Blue, who finished runners-up in the 2023 World Cup, are in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. After facing Australia in Cape Town on October 7, they will meet Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on October 10.
Group B features South Africa, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Qualifier B. The tournament will begin on October 2 in Windhoek, Namibia, with the Super Series serving as the preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualified teams.
New Super 7 Format Adds Another Challenge for India
The 2027 World Cup will introduce the Super 7 stage, replacing the Super Six format last used in 2003. The top three teams from each group and the best fourth-placed team across the two groups will advance to the seven-team round-robin phase.
If the Shubman Gill-led side and pre seeded teams progress to the Super 7, they could face Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. The top four teams from the Super 7 will qualify for the semi-finals, with the final scheduled for November 21 at the Wanderers.
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