--- title: "Pakistan to face India in 2027 World Cup group match" description: "Most outlets reported the scheduling of a Pakistan vs. India match in the 2027 World Cup, noting the date and venue. The Nation provided specific details, including the October 10 date and Johannesburg venue, and described the rivalry as \"cricket’s fiercest.\" Arab News Pakistan focused on the grouping of India, Australia, and Pakistan in the same World Cup group without specifying the match date or venue." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11486-pakistan-india-could-be-drawn-together-again-in-2027-world site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan to face India in 2027 World Cup group match sports · updated 2 Oct 2026, 11:57 AM PKT · 30 Sep – 2 Oct 2026 · 22 articles from 17 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 2 Oct 2026 — Pakistan to face India in 2027 World Cup group match (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported the scheduling of a Pakistan vs. India match in the 2027 World Cup, noting the date and venue. The Nation provided specific details, including the October 10 date and Johannesburg venue, and described the rivalry as "cricket’s fiercest." Arab News Pakistan focused on the grouping of India, Australia, and Pakistan in the same World Cup group without specifying the match date or venue. - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan vs India Date Announced as ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Revealed](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/02/pakistan-vs-india-date-announced-as-odi-world-cup-2027-schedule-revealed/) · 2 Oct 2026, 11:57 AM PKT > Pakistan will face arch-rival India in Johannesburg on October 10 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the complete schedule… Read More - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan, India could meet thrice in 2027 ICC World Cup](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Oct-2026/pakistan-india-meet-thrice-2027-icc-world-cup) · 2 Oct 2026, 10:27 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and India could face each other as many as three times at the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, with the new tournament format creating the possibility of a repeat meeting in the Super 7 stage. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [India, Australia and Pakistan in same World Cup group](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/india-australia-and-pakistan-in-same-world-cup-group-3002941) · 2 Oct 2026, 8:44 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Nation** — [Pakistan to face India in World Cup 2027 on Oct 10](https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Oct-2026/pakistan-face-india-world-cup-2027-oct-10) · 2 Oct 2026, 4:51 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > DUBAI - Cricket’s fiercest rivalry will resume on October 10, 2027 when Pakistan face India in a high-profile ICC Men’s World Cup 2027 Group A clash at Johannesburg Cricket Stadium. ### 1 Oct 2026 — Pakistan and India to Face Each Other in 2027 Cricket World Cup Group (13 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan and India have been placed in the same group for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, often highlighting the historical rivalry between the two teams. Several also noted the inclusion of Australia in the same group. A few outlets, such as Hum News English and Business Recorder, specifically mentioned the October 10 date for the India-Pakistan match and its venue in Johannesburg. Others, like Pakistan Today, briefly added that Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and a qualifier are also in the group. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the competitive and high-profile nature of the India-Pakistan matchup. - **ARY News (English)** — [Cricket World Cup schedule announced, India-Pakistan clash set for October 10](https://arynews.tv/cricket-world-cup-schedule-announced-india-pakistan-clash-set-for-october-10) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:58 PM PKT > The tournament, hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will start on October 2 and the final will be played on November 27. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan, India and Australia drawn together in 2027 World Cup group](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1561175/pakistan-india-and-australia-drawn-together-in-2027-world-cup-group/) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:47 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan, India and defending champions Australia have been placed in the same group for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. Read More: ICC may shift India hosted events to Australia amid Pakistan tensions India will begin its campaign against Australia in Cape Town on October 7. Three days later, […] - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan, India drawn in same group for World Cup 2027](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/975674-pakistan-india-drawn-in-same-group-for-world-cup-2027) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:34 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan, India and defending champions Australia will face each other in Group A of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan-India clash set for Oct 10 as ICC unveils 2027 World Cup schedule](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442206/pakistan-india-clash-set-for-oct-10-as-icc-unveils-2027-world-cup-schedule) · 1 Oct 2026, 10:40 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and India will face off on October 10 in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, with the highly anticipated group-stage clash scheduled at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the tournament schedule on Thursday, confirming that the 50-over World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will officiall... - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan, India drawn together for 2027 World Cup showdown](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/01/pakistan-india-drawn-together-for-2027-world-cup-showdown) · 1 Oct 2026, 10:23 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and India have been drawn in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier. - **Hum News English** — [Pakistan to face India on Oct 10 as ICC announces 2027 ODI World Cup schedule](https://humenglish.com/latest/pakistan-to-face-india-on-oct-10-as-icc-announces-2027-odi-world-cup-schedule/) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:58 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will face each other on October 10 in Johannesburg after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the complete schedule for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The 14-team tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia and will feature 57 matches across 12 venues. Pakistan have been placed in Group A alongside India, defending champions ... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan, India drawn in same group for ICC ODI World Cup 2027](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474854/pakistan-india-drawn-in-same-group-for-icc-odi-world-cup-2027) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:50 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the groups for the 2027 One-Day International (ODI) World Cup, placing arch-rivals Pakistan and India in the same group. The two sides are in Group A, which means they could meet three times in the tournament. The main round will feature two groups of six teams. Group A comprises defending champions Australia, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, c... - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan, India, Australia in same World Cup group](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Oct-2026/pakistan-india-australia-world-cup-group) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:35 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > India will meet defending champions Australia and bitter rivals Pakistan in their first two matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. - **Dawn** — [Pakistan, India and Australia in same 2027 Cricket World Cup group](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034017/pakistan-india-and-australia-in-same-2027-cricket-world-cup-group) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:34 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > India will meet defending champions Australia and bitter rivals Pakistan in their first two matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. The India-Australia match, a repeat of the 2023 final, will be in Cape Town on October 7 and the India-Pakistan clash will take place in Johannesburg three days later. The tournament, hosted by South Africa, Z... - **Geo News** — [Pakistan, India placed in same group as ICC announces 2027 World Cup schedule](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684600-pakistan-india-placed-in-same-group-as-icc-announces-2027-world-cup-schedule) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:11 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > India's Virat Kohli and Axar Patel shake hands with Pakistan players after the match. — Reuters/FileIndia, Pakistan, Australia drawn together in Group A.World Cup begins with Super Series in Windhoek.Final scheduled for Johannesburg on November 21.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and... - **Minute Mirror** — [2027 Cricket World Cup schedule revealed as Pakist...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/2027-cricket-world-cup-schedule-revealed-as-pakistan-and-india-drawn-together-638356/) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:02 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > The schedule for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup has been announced with arch-rivals Pakistan and India placed in the same group for the tournament. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan, India and Australia drawn in same group for 2027 World Cup](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/01-Oct-2026/pakistan-india-and-australia-drawn-in-same-group-for-2027-world-cup) · 1 Oct 2026, 8:50 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > DUBAI – Traditional rivals Pakistan and India have been placed in the same group alongside defending champions Australia for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 14-team tournament will feature a new three-stage format designed to produce more competitive matches, with greater importance attached […] - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan and India Likely to Be in Same Group at ICC ODI World Cup 2027](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/01/pakistan-and-india-likely-to-be-in-same-group-at-icc-odi-world-cup-2027/) · 1 Oct 2026, 8:40 AM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and India are likely to be placed in the same group at the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, according… Read More ### 30 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and India likely to be in same group for 2027 Cricket World Cup (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan and India could be placed in the same group for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, with a focus on the potential for a group-stage clash. Abb Takk News and Daily Times mentioned the interest of commercial partners in ensuring the match takes place during the group stage, while the other outlets did not highlight this aspect. All excerpts framed the development as a likely scenario based on media reports. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan, India likely to be placed in same group for 2027 World Cup](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1560854/pakistan-india-likely-to-be-placed-in-same-group-for-2027-world-cup/) · 1 Oct 2026, 5:13 AM PKT > Traditional rivals Pakistan and India are likely to be placed in the same group for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027, according to media reports, with the highly anticipated fixture expected to be part of the group stage once again. Despite Pakistan’s unimpressive record against India in World Cup matches, the two teams are expected […] - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan-India clash possible in 2027 World Cup group stage](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-india-clash-possible-in-2027-world-cup-group-stage/) · 30 Sep 2026, 7:49 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > WEB DESK: Pakistan and India could be placed in the same group for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, media reports say. Commercial partners are reportedly keen to ensure the rivals meet during the group stage, with their matches continuing to draw strong interest from broadcasters. The tournament schedule... - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan, India likely to be placed in same group for 2027 World Cup](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/975387-pakistan-india-likely-to-be-placed-in-same-group-for-2027-world-cup) · 30 Sep 2026, 1:07 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and India are likely to be placed in the same group for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, with their much-anticipated clash expected during the group stage. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan, India could be drawn together again in 2027 World Cup](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-india-could-be-drawn-together-again-in-2027-world-cup-637590/) · 30 Sep 2026, 11:51 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and India could be placed in the same group at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, with the official schedule set to be unveiled in Cape.... - **Pakistan Observer** — [World Cup 2027: Pakistan, India likely to be placed in same group](https://pakobserver.net/world-cup-2027-pakistan-india-likely-to-be-placed-in-same-group/) · 30 Sep 2026, 11:05 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > DUBAI – Pakistan and India could once again find themselves in the same group at the 2027 ICC Cricket World… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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