How many times can India and Pakistan face each other in World Cup 2027?

With the newly revamped format for the 2027 ODI World Cup, there’s a chance that the highest revenue-generating clash will be played more than once. | Photo Credit: PTI

The schedule for the 2027 World Cup was announced Thursday and India is set to face Pakistan in the group stage.

Last edition’s runner-up India has been placed in Group A alongside Australia, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Pakistan and one qualifier which will be decided later.

With the newly revamped format for the 2027 ODI World Cup, there’s a chance that the highest revenue-generating clash will be played more than once.

How many times can India face Pakistan in ICC ODI World Cup 2027?

As per the revised guidelines, 12 teams from the participating 14 nations will progress to the Super Seven stage, followed by a new opening “Super Series” round featuring the teams ranked 12th, 13th and 14th, which will determine one qualifier for the main competition.

The top four teams from the Super Seven Stage will then qualify for the semi-finals.

Barring a few upsets against lower-ranked teams, both India and Pakistan will be expected to advance to the Super Seven stage. Since the Super Seven Stage is a round-robin format, India and Pakistan will most definitely face off against each other atleast twice in the 2027 edition.

Should the two teams make it to the semifinals, then the frequency will subsequently increase.