List of matches Virat Kohli will play till ODI World Cup 2027

Virat Kohli, after retiring from Test cricket, gears up to lead India's ODI charge in 27 matches ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Gopi Raja Marisetty
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As India gears up for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, eyes will definitely be on the senior players, with Virat Kohli expected to remain a vital part of the Indian men's batting contingent. With Kohli having retired from Test cricket in early 2025, he will now be fully focused on the various white-ball formats and, more so, ODIs. With the Men's ODI World Cup being played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, the Men in Blue will be concentrating on honing their squad, blooding younger players, and settling on a playing XI that can perform under pressure. Kohli's experience will be especially useful here in the meantime and transition period. 

India's ODI calendar between mid-2025 and early 2027 features a number of significant bilateral series, providing a combination of home and away tests. The ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) includes India playing a total of 27 ODIs prior to the World Cup. The games will be crucial in gauging bench strength, measuring form, and giving match practice against strong cricketing nations such as Australia, England, and New Zealand.

Kohli, presuming fitness and form, is likely to play in most of these series.
His job will not only be to make runs but also to lead young players and offer stability in high-intensity games. India will go into each series with a razor-sharp eye on combinations, depth, and flexibility across conditions. This is the entire list of India's upcoming ODI series prior to the 2027 World Cup:

Also Read: Anushka Sharma’s emotional post on Virat Kohli's Test retirement

India’s ODI Matches Before 2027 World Cup

Month & Year Opponent Venue Matches
August 2025 Bangladesh Away 3 ODIs
October 2025 Australia Away 3 ODIs
November 2025 South Africa Home 3 ODIs
January 2026 New Zealand Home 3 ODIs
June 2026 Afghanistan Home 3 ODIs
July 2026 England Away 3 ODIs
September 2026 West Indies Home 3 ODIs
November 2026 New Zealand Away 3 ODIs
December 2026 Sri Lanka Home 3 ODIs

 

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