India vs New Zealand 2026 Schedule is a Major International Cricket Tour from October 22nd to December 1st, 2026. This schedule is a major international cricket tour by India to New Zealand and includes five T20 Internationals (T20Is), five One Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Test Matches. The 12-match tour is scheduled to occur in five major cricket centers in New Zealand.
According to the schedule released by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Christchurch will be the venue for the first two T20I matches. Wellington is set to host the first Test match of the series. The tour is expected to come to an end when Christchurch hosts the second Test match of the series, which is currently planned to take place between November 27th and December 1st, 2026. This series offers an opportunity for each team to play in all three of the major international cricket formats.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Schedule: Full Match List
The India vs New Zealand fixtures for 2026 include five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. The following table lists the published match dates, host cities and formats.
| Match | Date | Venue/Host City | Format |
| 1st T20I | 22 October 2026 | Christchurch | T20I |
| 2nd T20I | 24 October 2026 | Christchurch | T20I |
| 3rd T20I | 27 October 2026 | Wellington | T20I |
| 4th T20I | 30 October 2026 | Auckland | T20I |
| 5th T20I | 1 November 2026 | Hamilton | T20I |
| 1st ODI | 4 November 2026 | Auckland | ODI |
| 2nd ODI | 7 November 2026 | Wellington | ODI |
| 3rd ODI | 10 November 2026 | Hamilton | ODI |
| 4th ODI | 13 November 2026 | Mount Maunganui | ODI |
| 5th ODI | 15 November 2026 | Mount Maunganui | ODI |
| 1st Test | 19–23 November 2026 | Wellington | Test |
| 2nd Test | 27 November–1 December 2026 | Christchurch | Test |
The opening match is scheduled for 22 October at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After the five-match T20I series, the teams will play five ODIs before moving into the two-Test series. The final scheduled match will begin on 27 November at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
India vs New Zealand T20 Schedule 2026
The 2026 India vs New Zealand T20 series is made up of five matches against one another. The series starts in Christchurch where the first two matches will be played, then moves on to Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
The T20I series has a special meaning since India and New Zealand played each other in the last match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that was held in early 2026. At that time, India beat New Zealand with a margin of 96 runs. This upcoming series is another chance for both teams to see how they perform under different weather conditions in New Zealand.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| India vs NZ 1st T20I | 22 October 2026 | Christchurch |
| India vs NZ 2nd T20I | 24 October 2026 | Christchurch |
| India vs NZ 3rd T20I | 27 October 2026 | Wellington |
| India vs NZ 4th T20I | 30 October 2026 | Auckland |
| India vs NZ 5th T20I | 1 November 2026 | Hamilton |
India vs NZ 1st T20I 2026
The opening T20 International of the 3-format tour of New Zealand by India is set to take place on 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Although both teams are looking forward to starting off their respective series on a positive note, the exact playing eleven will be decided much closer to game day.
India vs NZ 2nd T20I 2026
The second T20 international (T20I) is set to occur on October 24, 2026, again at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. As there are two games being played in the same location, both sides will experience minimal transit time during the initial stage of the series.
India vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026
The third T20I is being held on October 27th at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Moving the series outside of Christchurch is going to provide a whole new set of challenges for the players.
India vs NZ 4th T20I 2026
The fourth T20 international is scheduled for October 30th at Eden Park in Auckland. With the final game of the five-match series fast approaching, both teams will want to take advantage of this last chance before the end of the series.
India vs NZ 5th T20I 2026
The last T20I is being played on Nov. 1st, at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The last T20I of the series will take place prior to the start of the ODI portion of the series on Nov. 4th.
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India vs New Zealand ODI Schedule 2026
The India vs New Zealand ODI schedule features five matches from 4 to 15 November 2026. The series will begin in Auckland, continue through Wellington and Hamilton, and finish with two matches at Mount Maunganui.
The ODIs will be an important part of India’s preparation for future 50-over international assignments. New Zealand, meanwhile, will have an opportunity to evaluate its combinations against a strong visiting side.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| India vs NZ 1st ODI | 4 November 2026 | Auckland |
| India vs NZ 2nd ODI | 7 November 2026 | Wellington |
| India vs NZ 3rd ODI | 10 November 2026 | Hamilton |
| India vs NZ 4th ODI | 13 November 2026 | Mount Maunganui |
| India vs NZ 5th ODI | 15 November 2026 | Mount Maunganui |
India vs NZ 1st ODI 2026
The opening One Day International (ODI) takes place on November 4th at Eden Park in Auckland, which is the start of a three-match series that leads up to the final two matches being played in Mount Maunganui.
India vs NZ 2nd ODI 2026
The second One Day International (ODI) will be played on November 7th in Wellington, New Zealand, at the Henry Stadium. The first ODI was played in Christchurch, New Zealand. Therefore, both teams will need to adjust to the different playing conditions that each team faces when playing in another city/stadium.
India vs NZ 3rd ODI 2026
The third ODI is set to take place on 10 November at Seddon Park, located in Hamilton. This will also mark the end of the ODIs being played at this particular location throughout the entirety of the tour.
India vs NZ 4th ODI 2026
The fourth one day international (ODI) will take place at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 13th. The outcome of this game may have an impact on the overall standings as we approach the last match of the series.
India vs NZ 5th ODI 2026
The last (fifth) One Day International (ODI) game will take place on November 15th at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. After the white ball games are over, both teams will get ready to play the first Test match on November 19th.
India vs New Zealand Test Schedule 2026
The Test leg consists of two matches scheduled for November and December 2026. It will be the first time India play Test cricket in New Zealand since 2019, according to the ICC’s announcement of the home season.
Test cricket will present a different challenge from the shorter formats, particularly with New Zealand’s home conditions and the demands of multi-day matches.
India vs NZ 1st Test 2026
- Dates: 19–23 November 2026
- Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Format: Test cricket
The first Test is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 19 November, at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Both teams will aim to make a strong start in the longest format of the game.
India vs NZ 2nd Test 2026
- Dates: 27 November–1 December 2026
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- Format: Test cricket
The second Test will conclude the tour. Scheduled to begin on 27 November, the match is set to finish on 1 December, subject to the normal possibilities of a Test match ending earlier or being affected by weather.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Match Timings in India
Indian cricket fans should check the official match listings for confirmed start times in New Zealand local time and Indian Standard Time (IST).
New Zealand is observing daylight saving during this part of the tour. The time difference with India can therefore affect when matches begin for Indian viewers. A venue’s local start time should not be assumed to be the same as the Indian broadcast start time.
| Detail | Information |
| Tour begins | 22 October 2026 |
| T20I series | 22 October–1 November 2026 |
| ODI series | 4–15 November 2026 |
| Test series | 19 November–1 December 2026 |
| Indian time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| New Zealand time zone during the tour | NZDT (UTC+13) |
Time conversion: During New Zealand daylight saving, New Zealand is 7 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India. For example, 10:00 AM in New Zealand corresponds to 2:30 AM IST on the same date. This is a time-zone conversion example, not a confirmed match start time.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Venues and Stadiums
The tour will visit five main cricket centres in New Zealand. Each venue will host selected matches across the T20I, ODI and Test schedule.
| Stadium | City | Scheduled Matches |
| Hagley Oval | Christchurch | First and second T20Is; second Test |
| Hnry Stadium | Wellington | Third T20I; second ODI |
| Eden Park | Auckland | Fourth T20I; first ODI |
| Seddon Park | Hamilton | Fifth T20I; third ODI |
| Bay Oval | Mount Maunganui | Fourth and fifth ODIs |
| Cello Basin Reserve | Wellington | First Test |
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
The opening two Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) are to take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 22nd and 24th. The same venue will then be used for the second and final Test Match of the series starting November 27th.
Hnry Stadium and Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
Wellington is set to hold the third T20I and second ODI at Hnry Stadium. In addition to these games, the city will also hold the first Test at the Cello Basin Reserve starting on 19 November.
Eden Park, Auckland
Eden Park hosted both the fourth T20I (on October 30) and the first ODI (on November 4) at this time. Eden Park is also one of the most recognizable sporting venues in New Zealand.
Seddon Park, Hamilton
The fifth T20I will be hosted by Seddon Park on November 1st, followed by the third ODI at Seddon Park on November 10th.
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval is hosting the final two One Day Internationals (ODIs) of this year’s ODI Series, which takes place on November 13th and November 15th. These two consecutive matches mark the end of the ODI Series prior to the start of the Test Leg.
India vs New Zealand Live Streaming and TV Telecast
Sony Sports Network’s official listings will show what is on TV in India, and Sony LIV will provide information about how to watch online.
The New Zealand Cricket organization made an announcement that they had signed a 7-year broadcasting contract with Sony Pictures Networks India in March of 2024. The contract will cover the broadcasting rights of the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS international matches played on New Zealand soil by the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS, which are scheduled to take place within the boundaries of India and its surrounding areas during the period of May of 2024 until April of 2031. This includes India’s 2026-27 tour of New Zealand.
For confirmed channel names, streaming options, subscription requirements, and match-day coverage, readers must refer to the most up-to-date schedule of the broadcaster as the series approaches.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Squads
Squad information should be updated as each format’s selections are officially announced. T20I, ODI and Test squads can differ, and teams may announce changes because of injuries, workload management or tactical decisions.
India Squad
Add the confirmed India squad for the relevant format after the BCCI publishes its announcement. Do not assume the same players will feature in all 12 matches.
New Zealand Squad
New Zealand has announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series. Mitchell Santner will captain the side, with players including Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson named in the original squad.
An update published by the ICC on 9 October reported that Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes had been ruled out of the T20I series through injury, with Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner brought into the squad as replacements.
For the ODI and Test series, readers should check the latest official announcements rather than assuming the T20I squad will remain unchanged.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record
India and New Zealand have a long history of international cricket across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Their record differs by format, with Test cricket placing greater emphasis on endurance and conditions, while ODIs and T20Is reward different tactical approaches.
For an accurate head-to-head comparison, the statistics should be taken from official scorecards and updated to a clearly stated cut-off date.
India and New Zealand have faced each other in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. The following table summarizes their men’s international head-to-head record through March 2026.
| Format | Matches Played | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tied | Drawn | No Result |
| Test | 22 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| ODI | 58 | 30 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| T20I | 31 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 111 | 55 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Note: These figures are reported through March 2026 and should be rechecked against official records before publication. The total combines matches across all three formats.
Conclusion
The India vs New Zealand 2026 schedule has a total of 12 matches (five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests) that will take place between October 22nd and December 1st. The matches are scheduled to be played in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui.
The series includes multiple matches of each of the three forms of cricket so there will be lots for readers to keep track of from early October until late November. Readers need to stay up to date with the latest official announcements regarding match start times, team rosters for each format, and where they can watch the matches live as we get closer to the beginning of the series.
FAQs
1. When does the India vs New Zealand 2026 series start?
The tour is scheduled to begin on 22 October 2026 with the first T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
2. How many matches will India play against New Zealand in 2026?
India is scheduled to play 12 international matches: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
3. What is the India vs New Zealand T20 schedule for 2026?
The five T20Is are scheduled for 22, 24, 27 and 30 October, followed by the final match on 1 November 2026.
4. When will the India vs New Zealand ODI series begin?
The ODI series is scheduled to start on 4 November 2026 at Eden Park in Auckland. The fifth ODI is scheduled for 15 November at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
5. What are the dates of the India vs New Zealand Test series?
The first Test is scheduled for 19–23 November in Wellington, while the second Test is scheduled for 27 November–1 December in Christchurch.
6. Where will the first India vs New Zealand T20I be played?
The opening T20I is scheduled for 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
