Event Brief
Australia to open Cricket World Cup defense vs India
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: Australia will begin its men’s Cricket World Cup title defense in South Africa next year with a match against India. India is the team Australia beat to win the 2023 World Cup.
WHO: Australia and India
WHAT: Australia’s Cricket World Cup defense will open against India.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The opener is scheduled as the start of Australia’s World Cup title defense.
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