India vs New Zealand Cricket Series 2026: Full Schedule and Dates

India and New Zealand will play a record 12 cricket matches across three formats in early 2026. This is the biggest series between the two nations ever.
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India's upcoming tour of New Zealand, featuring a substantial 12-match slate across T20 Internationals, One Day Internationals, and Test cricket, is being billed as the largest inbound series in the history of the sport. This extensive engagement is scheduled to commence in late October 2026.

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The series presents a complex, bifurcated schedule. One segment of the tour will see India hosting New Zealand for limited-overs matches in January 2026. The other, far more significant portion, involves India traveling to New Zealand for T20Is, ODIs, and Tests spanning October through November 2026.

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India to Host New Zealand for White-Ball Series

The New Zealand tour of India is set to unfold in January 2026, comprising three ODIs and five T20 Internationals. The tour begins on January 11, 2026, with the first ODI. All three ODIs are slated to be played in the afternoon, with a 13:30 local start time.

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ODI Fixtures (India Leg)

  • January 11, 2026: 1st ODI, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore (13:30 local)

  • January 14, 2026: 2nd ODI, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot (13:30 local)

  • January 18, 2026: 3rd ODI, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore (13:30 local)

Following the ODI leg, the T20 International series will commence on January 21, 2026. All T20 matches are scheduled for an evening start at 19:00 local time.

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T20I Fixtures (India Leg)

  • January 21, 2026: 1st T20I, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur (19:00 local)

  • January 23, 2026: 2nd T20I, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur (19:00 local)

  • January 25, 2026: 3rd T20I, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (19:00 local)

  • January 28, 2026: 4th T20I, ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam (19:00 local)

  • January 31, 2026: 5th T20I, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram (19:00 local)

India's Tour of New Zealand: A Blockbuster Encounter

The more substantial part of the engagement involves India touring New Zealand. This segment of the tour is set to kick off on October 22, 2026, with the first of five T20 Internationals. The T20 series will traverse through Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton.

T20I Fixtures (New Zealand Leg)

  • October 22, 2026: 1st T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch (8:00 PM NZT / 1:30 PM IST)

  • October 24, 2026: 2nd T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch (8:00 PM NZT / 1:30 PM IST)

  • October 27, 2026: 3rd T20I, Hnry Stadium, Wellington (8:00 PM NZT / 1:30 PM IST)

  • October 30, 2026: 4th T20I, Eden Park, Auckland (8:00 PM NZT / 1:30 PM IST)

  • November 1, 2026: 5th T20I, Seddon Park, Hamilton (8:00 PM NZT / 1:30 PM IST)

Following the T20I series, a five-match ODI series is scheduled to begin on November 4, 2026.

ODI Fixtures (New Zealand Leg)

  • November 4, 2026: 1st ODI, Eden Park, Auckland (3:00 PM NZT / 6:30 AM IST)

  • November 7, 2026: 2nd ODI, Hnry Stadium, Wellington (3:00 PM NZT / 6:30 AM IST)

  • November 10, 2026: 3rd ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton (3:00 PM NZT / 6:30 AM IST)

  • November 13, 2026: 4th ODI, Bay Oval, Tauranga (3:00 PM NZT / 6:30 AM IST)

  • November 15, 2026: 5th ODI, Bay Oval, Tauranga (3:00 PM NZT / 6:30 AM IST)

The tour will culminate with a two-Test series, a format not played between these nations in New Zealand for seven years. The first Test is slated to commence on November 19, 2026.

Test Fixtures (New Zealand Leg)

  • November 19 – November 23, 2026: 1st Test, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington (11:00 AM NZT / 3:30 AM IST)

  • November 27 – December 1, 2026: 2nd Test, Hagley Oval, Christchurch (11:00 AM NZT / 3:30 AM IST)

The comprehensive nature of this tour, encompassing all three formats, underscores its significance within the international cricket calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the India vs New Zealand cricket series in 2026?
The cricket series between India and New Zealand will happen in two parts. First, New Zealand will tour India in January 2026 for ODIs and T20Is. Then, India will tour New Zealand from October to December 2026 for T20Is, ODIs, and Tests.
Q: What are the dates for the New Zealand tour of India in January 2026?
New Zealand's tour of India starts on January 11, 2026, with ODIs in Indore and Rajkot. The T20 International series begins on January 21, 2026, with matches in Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Q: What are the dates for India's tour of New Zealand in late 2026?
India's tour of New Zealand begins on October 22, 2026, with five T20 Internationals. This is followed by a five-match ODI series starting November 4, 2026, and a two-Test series from November 19 to December 1, 2026.
Q: How many matches will be played in the India vs New Zealand series?
A total of 12 matches will be played between India and New Zealand. This includes 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is when New Zealand visits India, and 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, and 2 Tests when India visits New Zealand.
Q: Where will the Test matches between India and New Zealand be played in November 2026?
The two Test matches between India and New Zealand will be played in New Zealand. The first Test is from November 19-23, 2026, at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington, and the second Test is from November 27 to December 1, 2026, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.