India’s Road to ICC Cricket World Cup 2027: Check Series' Before Tournament

The schedule for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 has been unveiled by the ICC on Thursday, October 1. This year's tournament will feature 14 teams that will be fighting it out for cricket's ultimate prize. 

With around one year left for this marquee tournament, teams will be eyeing fresh tactics and preparations. In the next one year, India will also play numerous ODIs matches. 

We will be exploring them along with the dates and everything, before looking at India's schedule in the World Cup as well.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2027: Key Details

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will kick off on October 2, 2027, featuring 14 teams. The tournament will be held across 3 countries with most prominents names from cricketing world will feature in the marquee event.  

• Tournament: ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027

• Hosts: South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe

• Number of Teams: 14

• Start Date: October 2, 2027

• Groups: 2

• Group A: Afghanistan, Australia, India, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Qualifier A

• Group B: Bangladesh, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Qualifier B

• Final: November 21, 2027

India’s Schedule Before ICC Cricket World Cup 2027

India are currently playing a three-match ODI series against West Indies at home. After this, India will head to New Zealand for a long tour involving matches across all three formats, which also includes 5 ODIs. 

India will then play ODI series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe as part of their preparations for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. Below is the complete schedule, including the dates, venues and timings of India's matches before the World Cup.

1. India Tour of New Zealand 2026-27

• 1st ODI: November 4, 2026 | Auckland | 7:30 AM IST

• 2nd ODI: November 7, 2026 | Wellington | 7:30 AM IST

• 3rd ODI: November 10, 2026 | Hamilton | 7:30 AM IST

• 4th ODI: November 13, 2026 | Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM IST

• 5th ODI: November 15, 2026 | Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM IST

2. Sri Lanka Tour of India 2026

• 1st ODI: December 13, 2026 | Delhi | 2:00 PM IST

• 2nd ODI: December 16, 2026 | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM IST

• 3rd ODI: December 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM IST

3. Zimbabwe Tour of India 2027

• 1st ODI: January 3, 2027 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 2:00 PM IST

• 2nd ODI: January 6, 2027 | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM IST

• 3rd ODI: January 9, 2027 | Wankhede, Mumbai | 2:00 PM IST

4. Men's Asia Cup 2027

The Men's Asia Cup 2027 is scheduled to be played from June 18 to July 4, 2027, in Bangladesh. However, the detailed match wise schedule, including India's dates, venues and timings, has not been announced yet.

(Source: Cricinfo; only officially confirmed series are mentioned)

India’s Schedule in ICC Men’s CWC 2027

India will start their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 7, 2027. Here is India Group Stage Schedule 

🚨 TEAM INDIA SCHEDULE AT THE 2027 WORLD CUP. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/PelcYlgTmP

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 1, 2026

• India vs Australia: Thursday, October 7, 2027 at 1:30 PM IST

• India vs Pakistan: Sunday, October 10, 2027 at 1:30 PM IST

• India vs Afghanistan: Thursday, October 14, 2027 at 1:30 PM IST

• India vs Qualifier A: Sunday, October 17, 2027 at 1:30 PM IST

• India vs Zimbabwe: Sunday, October 24, 2027 at 1:30 PM IST