Team India’s ODI Schedule Till the ODI World Cup 2027
India prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup with 24 crucial ODIs against top teams. Check out India’s full schedule, key matchups, and preparation strategy.

India's team is warming up for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with the event poised to be staged in South Africa in October. Ahead of the World Cup, India will prepare by hosting 24 ODIs in different series against powerful nations.
Why This Schedule Matters
- Experimenting With Different Combinations: Having many young players involved, the team management will find sufficient time to experiment with different combinations and find the right combination.
- Different Conditions: Playing against countries like Australia, South Africa, and England will give India good exposure to differing conditions of play.
- Picking Up Momentum: Performing well in these bilateral series will raise the team morale prior to the World Cup.
- Identifying Key Players: These periods will be defining for veterans to find their place and for the young guns to find a place in the 50-over game.
India's Future ODI Series:
- 3 ODIs vs Bangladesh
- 3 ODIs vs Australia
- 3 ODIs vs South Africa
- 3 ODIs vs Afghanistan
- 3 ODIs vs England
- 3 ODIs vs West Indies
- 3 ODIs vs New Zealand
- 3 ODIs vs Sri Lanka
Year | Series | Matches | Venue |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | Tour of Bangladesh | 3 ODIs | Bangladesh |
South Africa Tour of India | 3 ODIs | India | |
Australia Tour of India | 3 ODIs | India | |
2026 | New Zealand Tour of India | 3 ODIs | India |
Afghanistan Tour of India | 3 ODIs | India | |
England Tour of India | 3 ODIs | India | |
West Indies Tour of India | 3 ODIs | India | |
India Tour of New Zealand | 3 ODIs | New Zealand | |
Sri Lanka Tour of India | 3 ODIs | India | |
2027 | Final Preparations for ODI World Cup | TBD | South Africa |
These fixtures will enable India to experiment with different combinations, strengthen their team, and build momentum before the World Cup. With stiff competition from the world's best teams, India will seek to refine their strategies and form a winning team for the tournament.
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The Road Ahead
Since South Africa is hosting the 2027 ODI World Cup, India will have to adapt to the conditions. Seam-friendly tracks, bouncy pitches, and unpredictable weather are going to be the tasks that India will have to acclimatize to. The series ahead will give players the experience and form patterns to thrive in those conditions.
As the World Cup 2027 countdown begins, everyone's eyes are going to fall on Team India's preparation. Are they going to form a team strong enough to take the trophy home here? The journey has begun, and every single match is going to play a deciding role in the destiny of Indian cricket
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