Recently, the iconic batsmen of India, Rohit and Kohli, retired from the Test format. Rohit on 7th May and Kohli on 12th May. Now they are actively a part of the ODI only, and till the 2027 ODI World Cup, India will play 18 ODIs.
Virat Kohli’s test retirement hampered the perfect opportunity for breaking the record of scoring 100 centuries. If this retirement had been declared after the England tour, he would have had 10 innings to score a century and 18 from ODIs.
India’s ODI schedule till the ODI World Cup 2027
August 2025 – Bangladesh Tour (Away)
India will beback ith their ODI matches in Bangladesh where spinners rule the game, many debuts can be expected this Agust for team India in the ODI team frot he preparation of ODI World Cup 2027 team.
October-November – Australia (Away)
One of the most awaited rivalries of cricket, IND vs AUS, will be witnessed on Australian soil on the high bouncy pitches. A 3-match series will be played in this thrilling encounter.
November-December 2025 – South Africa ODI Series (Home)
India will host South Africa at home for a three-match ODI series. Playing against the Proteas on home soil, India can experiment with newcomers and dynamic strategies for the 2027 World Cup.
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January 2026 – New Zealand ODI series (Home)
A perfect opportunity for India to avenge New Zealand at home for the defeat in 2024 with a clean sweep in the Test series, which was the first time ever when India lost a series by a clean sweep. Although India defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025 and they will now look forward to claiming victory by a clean sweep.
June 2026 – Afghanistan ODI Series (Home)
India will host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series in June 2026. Afghanistan, with a spin-dominant bowling lineup, will be a tough competitor at home.
July 2026 – Tour of England (Away)
A crucial away series will see India traveling to England for three ODIs. Playing in English conditions will be an excellent test for the Indian batting lineup, given the swing-friendly nature of the pitches.
September-October 2026 – West Indies ODI Series (Home)
India will host the West Indies for another three-match ODI series in September-October 2026. The Caribbean side, known for its power hitters, will offer a competitive challenge.
October-November 2026 – New Zealand ODI Series (Home)
India will once again face New Zealand in a home ODI series in late 2026. This will be another opportunity for both teams to refine their squads ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
December 2026 – Sri Lanka ODI Series (Home)
To conclude their ODI schedule before the World Cup year, India will host Sri Lanka in December 2026. The subcontinental rivalry always brings out intense cricket, making it a crucial series to fine-tune strategies.
India’s ODI Schedule Till World Cup 2027
| Month/Year | Opponent | Venue | No. of ODIs |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | Bangladesh | Away | 3 |
| Oct-Nov 2025 | Australia | Away | 3 |
| Nov-Dec 2025 | South Africa | Home | 3 |
| January 2026 | New Zealand | Home | 3 |
| June 2026 | Afghanistan | Home | 3 |
| July 2026 | England | Away | 3 |
| Sep-Oct 2026 | West Indies | Home | 3 |
| Oct-Nov 2026 | New Zealand | Home | 3 |
| December 2026 | Sri Lanka | Home | 3 |
