Johannesburg, 1 October, 2026 (Nosheen): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 World Cup, with traditional rivals Pakistan and India set to face each other in the group stage on October 10, 2027, in Johannesburg. Pakistan and India have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifying team. According to the ICC schedule, the highly anticipated Pakistan-India encounter will be played on Sunday, October 10. The two sides could meet again in the Super 7 stage if they progress from the group stage. The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.