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England Avoids Australia and India in 2027 World Cup Group Stage – Fixtures Announced
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM
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The International Cricket Council released the 2027 Cricket World Cup group stage fixtures, showing England will not face Australia or India in the opening round.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) published the full schedule for the 2027 Cricket World Cup group stage on Thursday. In the 50‑over tournament, England is set to play against New Zealand, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, but will not meet Australia or India in the initial round.
The fixtures were released as part of the ICC’s effort to give teams and fans a clear roadmap for the tournament, which will take place across multiple venues in the United Kingdom and Ireland. England’s avoidance of the two traditional powerhouses in the group stage has been welcomed by analysts who see it as a chance to build momentum before the knockout phase.
The announcement also highlighted that Australia will face Pakistan, Bangladesh and the West Indies, while India will play against South Africa, Bangladesh and the West Indies in the same group. The ICC confirmed that the group stage will run from 12 February to 27 February, with the final scheduled for 6 March.
England’s coach, Stuart Broad, expressed optimism about the schedule, noting that the team will use the early matches to fine‑tune strategies against varied opposition.
Fans across the UK are already looking forward to the opening games, with ticket sales expected to surge as the tournament draws near.
The fixtures were released as part of the ICC’s effort to give teams and fans a clear roadmap for the tournament, which will take place across multiple venues in the United Kingdom and Ireland. England’s avoidance of the two traditional powerhouses in the group stage has been welcomed by analysts who see it as a chance to build momentum before the knockout phase.
The announcement also highlighted that Australia will face Pakistan, Bangladesh and the West Indies, while India will play against South Africa, Bangladesh and the West Indies in the same group. The ICC confirmed that the group stage will run from 12 February to 27 February, with the final scheduled for 6 March.
England’s coach, Stuart Broad, expressed optimism about the schedule, noting that the team will use the early matches to fine‑tune strategies against varied opposition.
Fans across the UK are already looking forward to the opening games, with ticket sales expected to surge as the tournament draws near.