Summary Pakistan and India are scheduled to face each other on October 10, 2027, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa
(Web Desk) - The Pakistan-India group-stage clash at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 has attracted unprecedented interest, with around 8.4 million ticket applications received for the highly anticipated encounter.
According to tournament organisers, Pakistan and India are scheduled to face each other on October 10, 2027, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The venue has a seating capacity of approximately 34,000 spectators.
The World Cup final has also generated massive interest, with around eight million ticket applications received for the title clash, scheduled to take place at the same stadium on November 21, 2027.
The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, has attracted around three million applicants from 193 countries. More than 120 million ticket applications have reportedly been received overall.
The ticket application window will remain open until November 21.
The 14-team tournament will run from October 2 to November 21, 2027, with the opening match scheduled for October 7. Australia and India, the finalists of the 2023 World Cup, will face each other in the opening fixture.
Pakistan last defeated India in the 2022 Asia Cup.
In the group-stage draw, Pakistan have been placed alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier.
The other group comprises England, South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and one qualifying team.
