MATCH PREVIEW

India vs Australia at World Cup 2027: first details of the opener

The ICC schedule places India and Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on 7 October 2027. The match is still a year away.

By CricWin24 · Published 2 Oct 2026 · Source dated Oct 1, 2026

Archive photograph of Virat Kohli batting for India in 2015; not from the scheduled 2027 match. Image credits

The confirmed fixture

India and Australia are scheduled to meet on Thursday 7 October 2027 at Newlands in Cape Town. It is among the first major group-stage fixtures announced for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

What we cannot know yet

Playing XIs, toss outcome, weather conditions and form closer to the match are not available now. Early predictions should not be presented as facts.

What happens next

Watch for official squad announcements and the ICC’s fixture updates nearer the tournament. This page will be revised only when there is material new information.

Check the source

This briefing is based on ICC schedule announcement ↗. Check the original for later updates.