Australia and India to meet in opening match, as 2027 Cricket World Cup draw announced
Posted Fri 2 Oct 2026 at 6:42am
Fri 2 Oct 2026 at 6:42am
In short:
The draw for the 2027 men’s Cricket World Cup has been announced, with Australia playing in the tournament’s opening match against India.
Australia is the reigning men’s Cricket World Cup champion, having won the 2023 tournament in India.
What’s next?
The 2027 event, hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will be held in October and November.
Source: www.abc.net.au
