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2027 Men's ODI World Cup: India to open campaign vs Australia on October 7, play Pakistan on Oct 10

India's schedule for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup has been revealed, beginning with an opening fixture against Australia on October 7 at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Shubman Gill and his squad will subsequently face Pakistan on October 10 at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, followed by a match against Afghanistan on October 14 at Centurion.

Additional group stage fixtures include games against a Qualifier in Bloemfontein on October 17 and co-hosts Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls Stadium on October 24.

The tournament's knockout rounds are scheduled for mid-November, featuring semi-finals at Cape Town and Centurion on November 17 and 18 respectively. The championship match will return to Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on November 21 to conclude the competition.

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