Team India ODI Schedule Till 2027 World Cup: Full List of 9 Series, Opponents, Dates & Squad Preparation

The heartbreak of the 2023 ODI World Cup final has only intensified the focus for the Indian cricket team on the next major 50-over tournament: the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup in Africa. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the ICC's Future Tours Program (FTP) have chalked out a comprehensive roadmap, comprising nine bilateral series and an estimated 27 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), all designed to fine-tune the squad led by emerging and veteran talents like Shubman Gill.

This intense two-year schedule is not just about match practice; it is a meticulous strategy to test combinations, manage the workload of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and integrate the next generation of cricketing stars.

The Full ODI Roadmap: 9 Series and Key Matchups

India's ODI schedule is strategically balanced between challenging overseas tours and crucial home series, ensuring the team is exposed to diverse cricketing conditions. The preparation phase spans from late 2025 through to the end of 2026, with major ICC events also interspersed, such as the Asia Cup and ICC Champions Trophy.

Here is the full series breakdown as per the latest FTP cycle:

Note: The final dates and venues are subject to change based on the BCCI and host board's mutual agreement.

Detailed Match Schedules (Confirmed/Likely Dates)

While the schedule is subject to official confirmation, some specific series have tentative dates announced:

The Core Strategy: Building the 2027 World Cup Squad

The reduction in the number of bilateral ODIs (down from five or seven matches to a standard three-match series) means every match will be of paramount importance. The selection committee will be using these 27+ ODIs for a clear objective:

1. Solidifying the Top Order: While Shubman Gill has established himself, the consistency of other openers and the clarity on the number three spot will be tested against top-tier pace and spin attacks in varying conditions (Australia's bounce, England's swing, and subcontinent turn).

2. Middle-Order Clarity: The biggest challenge for India in recent World Cups has been the middle-order stability. The series against South Africa and New Zealand will be crucial for players like Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and emerging talents like Tilak Varma to cement their roles as anchors or finishers.

3. The Fast Bowling Attack: Workload management for key pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj is non-negotiable. The two overseas tours (Australia and England) will be litmus tests for the next line of fast bowlers, ensuring a strong and rested pace battery for the African World Cup conditions in 2027.

4. All-Rounder Balance: Finding the perfect balance in the team composition, especially in the all-rounder slots, remains vital. Hardik Pandya’s fitness and the emergence of spin-bowling all-rounders in home conditions will be heavily monitored.

The Indian ODI team’s schedule until the 2027 World Cup is compact but high in quality. With about eight key bilateral series lined up, each of three matches, the make-up of the squad, leadership under Shubman Gill and adaptation to foreign conditions will be under spotlight. Every fixture counts — there’s little room for experimentation but much need for execution. If India can navigate this roadmap well, they’ll arrive at the 2027 World Cup battle-ready.