League: ICC Sport: Cricket Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Johannesburg to host Cricket World Cup final and India vs. Pakistan game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Johannesburg to host Cricket World Cup final and India vs. Pakistan game

Summary

Johannesburg will serve as the venue for the final of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, scheduled for November 21. The city will also host a highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan on October 10. The International Cricket Council announced the tournament schedule, which will take place across 12 venues in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The tournament starts with Australia facing India on October 7 in Cape Town, with the group stage featuring 12 nations split into two groups. The top teams will advance to the Super 7 stage, followed by the semifinals.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Final to be held on November 21 in Johannesburg
•India vs. Pakistan match scheduled for October 10
•Tournament features 12 teams across three countries
•Australia to play India in the opener on October 7
•Top two teams from each group advance to Super 7 stage

Latest Updates

7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Johannesburg to host Cricket World Cup final and India vs. Pakistan game in 2027 edition

What they're saying

"
Johannesburg will host the final of next year's Cricket World Cup as well as a marquee game between archrivals Pakistan and India. The International Cricket Council on Thursday announced the schedule of the 2027 edition of the tournament. A total of 12 venues will host matches across three countries: South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

ICC Cricket