Johannesburg: (RightNow) Under the new format of the 2027 ODI World Cup, Pakistan and India may face each other three times in a single tournament. Both teams are placed in Group A, where they will compete against Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and a qualifier.

Pakistan and India will meet on October 10 at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium during the group stage. According to the new format, the top three teams from each group and the overall fourth-best team from both groups will advance to the Super 7 stage.

If both teams reach the Super 7 stage, their second encounter could occur on November 7 in Cape Town. A clash in the semi-final or final is also possible, further increasing fan interest.

It is important to note that multiple matches between Pakistan and India could also occur in the Asia Cup, promising several exciting encounters between the two teams.

Currently, both teams are set to face each other on October 3 in the Asian Games gold medal match in Japan, providing insight into their current performance.