India plans ODI series in South Africa before 2027 Cricket World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
India is reportedly set to play a six-match ODI series in South Africa as part of their preparations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. The series would follow a five-game ODI tour of New Zealand planned for November 2026. India last faced South Africa in an ODI series in December 2023, winning 2-1. The scheduled ODI series in South Africa aims to help the Indian team acclimate to local conditions ahead of the World Cup, which begins on October 7, 2027. Confirmed ODI matches for India leading up to the World Cup total 12, with the possibility of an additional series in the 2027 Asia Cup.
- •India last played an ODI series in South Africa in December 2023, winning 2-1.
- •Six-match ODI series planned in South Africa before the 2027 World Cup.
- •India also to tour New Zealand for five ODIs in November 2026.
- •India's World Cup campaign begins on October 7, 2027, against Australia.
- •Total of 12 ODI matches confirmed for India before the World Cup.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — When did India last play an ODI series in South Africa? Detailing how the Men in Blue are preparing for the 2027 Cricket World Cup
"Detailing how the Men in Blue are building towards the 2027 Cricket World Cup, with a six-match ODI series against South Africa also reportedly added to the pipeline.
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