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India, Pakistan, Australia to Face Off in Group A of 2027 ODI World Cup
WHY IT MATTERS
The grouping creates early‑tournament clashes between cricket’s biggest rivals, heightening fan interest and influencing team strategies for the 2027 World Cup.
What happened
India, Pakistan and Australia will compete in Group A of the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, a tournament that will be staged across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The competition will kick off on 2 October and finish on 21 November, featuring 14 teams that will be split into two groups of six after a preliminary stage.
The grouping places the two South Asian powerhouses and the Australian side in a single pool, setting up high‑stakes matches early in the event and adding a new dynamic to the tournament’s competitive landscape.
PRIMARY SOURCES
India, Pakistan, Australia in same group for 2027 ODI World Cup
The Times of India · AMIT KUMAR · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 1, 2026, 7:15 PM
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