Updated 21 October 2026 · Field Trip Sports Travel, Johannesburg
India play five group matches: Australia in Cape Town (7 Oct), Pakistan in Johannesburg (10 Oct), Afghanistan in Centurion (14 Oct), Qualifier A in Bloemfontein (17 Oct) and Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls (24 Oct). If they reach the Super 7, their seeded matches run from 28 October to 14 November in Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Paarl, Cape Town, Gqeberha and Durban. Johannesburg is the natural base: it has the most flights and is under an hour from Centurion.
India's fixtures
| Date | Match | Ground | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 7 Oct 2027 | India v Australia (opening match) | Newlands, Cape Town | Group A |
| Sun 10 Oct 2027 | India v Pakistan | Wanderers, Johannesburg | Group A |
| Thu 14 Oct 2027 | India v Afghanistan | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Group A |
| Sun 17 Oct 2027 | India v Qualifier A | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | Group A |
| Sun 24 Oct 2027 | Zimbabwe v India | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Group A |
| Thu 28 Oct 2027 | India v Australia* | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Super 7 |
| Sun 31 Oct 2027 | South Africa v India* | Wanderers, Johannesburg | Super 7 |
| Thu 4 Nov 2027 | India v New Zealand* | Boland Park, Paarl | Super 7 |
| Sun 7 Nov 2027 | India v Pakistan* | Newlands, Cape Town | Super 7 |
| Thu 11 Nov 2027 | India v England* | St George's Park, Gqeberha | Super 7 |
| Sun 14 Nov 2027 | India v Sri Lanka* | Kingsmead, Durban | Super 7 |
* Super 7 matches are seeded: India is placed as A1. The opponents depend on who qualifies from the groups, so they can change; the dates and grounds are fixed. Knockouts: semi-finals in Cape Town (17 Nov) and Centurion (18 Nov), Final at the Wanderers, Johannesburg (21 Nov).
Getting between the grounds
| Leg | Best way | Rough time |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town → Johannesburg | Domestic flight | About 2 hours in the air |
| Johannesburg → Centurion | Road | About 45 minutes (Sandton to SuperSport Park) |
| Johannesburg → Bloemfontein | Road or short flight | About 4 hours by road, 1 hour by air |
| Johannesburg → Victoria Falls | Regional flight | About 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Cape Town → Paarl | Road | About 1 hour |
For a group, a coach for the Gauteng matches (Johannesburg, Centurion) and flights for the long legs keeps it simple. We quote coaches, transfers and internal flights on request.
Where to stay
- Cape Town (Newlands): city centre or the southern suburbs. Held rooms from R840 per person sharing per night.
- Johannesburg (Wanderers): Sandton or Rosebank, both 10 to 15 minutes from the ground. Held rooms from R1020.
- Centurion (SuperSport Park): stay in Sandton and travel in, or in Centurion and Pretoria from R760.
- Bloemfontein (Mangaung Oval): from R520.
- Victoria Falls: on request. Rooms in the town are limited, so plan early.
Full hotel lists for every ground: where to stay for the Cricket World Cup 2027.
Visas
Check the entry rules for both countries before you book. South Africa is moving visa applications onto its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, and Victoria Falls is in Zimbabwe, so a fan following India there needs Zimbabwean entry as well. Use the official South African Department of Home Affairs and Zimbabwe immigration sites for current requirements.
We are the South African ground partner for overseas tour operators: hotels near every ground, coaches, airport and match-day transfers, Indian (veg, non-veg and Jain) catering, and gala dinners. Rates in USD or INR on request. Travel agents and tour operators.
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Questions we get asked
When is India's first match at the Cricket World Cup 2027?
India play Australia in the opening match at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday 7 October 2027.
Where do India play Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup 2027?
In the group stage at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on Sunday 10 October 2027. A second India v Pakistan match is seeded for the Super 7 at Newlands, Cape Town, on 7 November 2027 if both teams qualify.
Do India play in Zimbabwe at the Cricket World Cup 2027?
Yes. India play Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls on Sunday 24 October 2027, and India's first seeded Super 7 match is also at Victoria Falls, on 28 October.
Where should Indian fans stay for the Cricket World Cup 2027?
Johannesburg (Sandton or Rosebank) is the best base for the Wanderers and Centurion matches and has the most flights. Cape Town city centre suits the opening match and the Newlands Super 7 match.
Can Field Trip arrange a group tour from India?
Yes. We work with Indian tour operators as their South African ground partner: hotels, coaches, transfers, catering and gala dinners. Email info@field-trip.co.za or apply on the travel agents page.
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