India Tour of New Zealand 2026: Full Schedule, Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Squads
India will tour New Zealand from 22 October to 1 December 2026 for a full multi-format series featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. The 12-match tour will be played across five major New Zealand centres, starting with back-to-back T20Is at Hagley Oval in Christchurch and ending with the second Test at the same venue. New Zealand Cricket says the 12 matches make this the most international cricket scheduled for an inbound tour in its history.
This guide covers the complete India vs New Zealand 2026 schedule, including fixtures, dates, venues, match timings, squads, latest team updates, key players, recent head-to-head information and where fans can follow the series. It is designed to give fans one place to check the tour instead of searching separately for T20I, ODI and Test schedules.
When Does India's Tour of New Zealand 2026 Start?
When Is the First India vs New Zealand T20I?
The India tour of New Zealand 2026 will begin on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The first match is the opening T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the match scheduled to start at 8:00 PM New Zealand time. The second T20I will also be played at Hagley Oval on 24 October.
This gives fans an early white-ball start before the teams move through Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton for the remaining T20Is. The five-match T20I series will be completed in just 11 days, from 22 October to 1 November.
How Many Matches Will India Play in New Zealand?
India will play 12 international matches during the 2026 New Zealand tour:
| Format | Matches |
|---|---|
| T20Is | 5 |
| ODIs | 5 |
| Tests | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
The tour is much bigger than a normal short bilateral series because it includes all three international formats. New Zealand Cricket has described it as the most matches scheduled for an inbound tour in its history.
When Will the India vs New Zealand Tour End?
The tour will finish with the second Test, which starts on 27 November 2026 and runs until 1 December, subject to the normal five-day Test schedule. The match will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the same venue that hosts the opening two T20Is.
So, the complete tour runs from 22 October to 1 December 2026, covering more than five weeks of international cricket.
What Is the Full India vs New Zealand 2026 Schedule?
What Is the India vs New Zealand T20I Schedule?
The T20I series contains five matches and starts with two games in Christchurch before moving to Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton. Every T20I is scheduled for an 8:00 PM New Zealand time start.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (NZT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 22 Oct 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 8:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 24 Oct 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 8:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 27 Oct 2026 | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 8:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | 30 Oct 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland | 8:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | 1 Nov 2026 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 8:00 PM |
The short gap between matches means fans can follow the series almost continuously during the opening phase of the tour.
What Is the India vs New Zealand ODI Schedule?
The five-match ODI series begins on 4 November at Eden Park in Auckland. It then moves to Wellington, Hamilton and Tauranga, with the final two ODIs both scheduled at Bay Oval.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (NZT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 4 Nov 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland | 3:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 7 Nov 2026 | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 3:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 10 Nov 2026 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 3:00 PM |
| 4th ODI | 13 Nov 2026 | Bay Oval, Tauranga | 3:00 PM |
| 5th ODI | 15 Nov 2026 | Bay Oval, Tauranga | 3:00 PM |
The ODI series is completed in less than two weeks, with the final match taking place on 15 November.
What Is the India vs New Zealand Test Schedule?
After the white-ball matches, India and New Zealand will play two Tests. The first Test starts on 19 November at Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington, while the second begins on 27 November at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Both are scheduled for an 11:00 AM New Zealand time start.
| Test | Dates | Venue | Time (NZT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 19–23 Nov 2026 | Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington | 11:00 AM |
| 2nd Test | 27 Nov–1 Dec 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 11:00 AM |
The Test matches also give the tour a different rhythm after the fast-paced T20I and ODI sections.
Where Will India vs New Zealand 2026 Matches Be Played?
What Matches Will Be Played at Hagley Oval?
Hagley Oval in Christchurch will have an important role in the tour. It hosts the first two T20Is on 22 and 24 October and then returns as the venue for the second Test from 27 November to 1 December.
This makes Christchurch the opening and closing point of India's New Zealand tour.
Which India vs New Zealand Matches Are in Wellington?
Hnry Stadium in Wellington will host the third T20I on 27 October and the second ODI on 7 November. Wellington will also host the first Test at Cello Basin Reserve from 19 to 23 November.
So Wellington is one of the most important stops of the tour, with matches across T20I, ODI and Test cricket.
Which Matches Are at Eden Park in Auckland?
Eden Park in Auckland will host the fourth T20I on 30 October and the first ODI on 4 November. These matches come during the transition from the T20I series into the ODI series.
Which Matches Are at Seddon Park in Hamilton?
Seddon Park in Hamilton will host the fifth and final T20I on 1 November and the third ODI on 10 November.
Which India vs New Zealand Matches Are in Tauranga?
Bay Oval in Tauranga will host the fourth and fifth ODIs on 13 and 15 November. Both matches are scheduled to start at 3:00 PM New Zealand time.
Overall, the tour covers five major centres: Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
What Are the Latest New Zealand Squad Updates for India's Tour?
Who Is New Zealand's T20I Captain?
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand's 16-player T20I squad against India. New Zealand Cricket announced the squad on 23 September 2026, making it the first confirmed squad for the tour.
The squad includes experienced players such as Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell and Tim Seifert, along with a strong group of pace bowlers.
Is Rachin Ravindra Playing the T20I Series?
No. Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the five-match T20I series after dislocating his right shoulder during a promotional shoot in September. NZC says his rehabilitation is expected to take around six weeks, with an aim to make him available for the ODI series beginning on 4 November. That ODI return is a target, not yet a confirmed selection.
This means his availability should be checked again when New Zealand announces its ODI squad.
Who Is Returning to New Zealand T20I Squad?
Fast bowler Adam Milne returns after more than a year away from international cricket. He joins a seven-man pace group that also includes Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Nathan Smith.
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are also set to reunite at the top of the New Zealand T20I order. The squad contains 13 players from the New Zealand team that finished runner-up to India at the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.
What Is New Zealand Confirmed T20I Squad for India?
New Zealand T20I Squad for India 2026
New Zealand's confirmed 16-player T20I squad is:
| Player | Role/Status |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner | Captain |
| Finn Allen | Batter |
| Michael Bracewell | All-rounder |
| Mark Chapman | Batter |
| Devon Conway | Batter/Wicketkeeper |
| Jacob Duffy | Fast bowler |
| Lockie Ferguson | Fast bowler |
| Zak Foulkes | Fast bowler |
| Matt Henry | Fast bowler |
| Bevon Jacobs | Batter |
| Kyle Jamieson | Fast bowler |
| Adam Milne | Fast bowler |
| Daryl Mitchell | All-rounder |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| Tim Seifert | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Nathan Smith | Fast bowler |
NZC confirmed this squad on 23 September for the five-match T20I series against India.
Has New Zealand Announced Its ODI Squad Yet?
At the current stage of this article, New Zealand's ODI squad for the India series has not been officially confirmed in the latest NZC squad announcement. The current announcement is specifically for the five T20Is.
Rachin Ravindra's potential return for the ODI series is being targeted after his shoulder rehabilitation, but that should not be presented as confirmed selection until NZC announces the ODI squad.
Has New Zealand Announced Its Test Squad Yet?
The Test squad should also be treated as pending until an official NZC announcement. This article should be updated as soon as the Test squad, captaincy details and player availability are confirmed.
That approach is important for a schedule article because publishing expected names as confirmed squads can make the page outdated or inaccurate.
What Is India Squad for the New Zealand Tour?
Has India Announced Its T20I Squad for New Zealand?
As of the current update, India's official New Zealand 2026 tour squad has not yet been announced. India's recent squad announcements for other series should not automatically be treated as the squad for New Zealand.
Once the BCCI announces the New Zealand squads, this section should be updated with the confirmed players rather than using an expected list as fact.
When Will India's ODI Squad Be Confirmed?
The India ODI squad should be added here once the official announcement is made. This is especially important because the T20I, ODI and Test squads can contain different players depending on workload, form, injuries and team plans.
Until then, readers should treat any online predicted or probable XI as speculation rather than a confirmed squad.
When Will India's Test Squad Be Confirmed?
India's Test squad should also be added after the official announcement. The Test leg begins on 19 November, so the final squad information will be especially useful for readers looking for the players involved in the longest format of the tour.
What Time Will India vs New Zealand 2026 Matches Start?
What Time Are the T20Is in India and Pakistan?
The five T20Is are scheduled for 8:00 PM New Zealand time. During these October-November dates, New Zealand is on daylight time, so this works out to approximately:
| Match Format | New Zealand | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
The exact local conversion should still be checked against the match date and broadcaster listing closer to the series.
What Time Are the ODIs in India and Pakistan?
The five ODIs are scheduled for 3:00 PM New Zealand time.
| Match Format | New Zealand | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
This means Indian and Pakistani fans will have to follow the ODI matches in the morning.
What Time Are the Tests in India and Pakistan?
The two Tests are scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM New Zealand time.
| Match Format | New Zealand | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM | 3:00 AM |
For fans in India and Pakistan, the Test series will therefore begin very early in the morning.
Why Is India's 2026 New Zealand Tour Important?
Why Is the Test Series Important for India?
The Test leg gives India a return to New Zealand for Test cricket after the two teams last played a Test series there in 2019. The upcoming two-Test series adds a longer-format challenge after the five T20Is and five ODIs.
For fans, this also creates a useful format-based story: the same tour moves from short T20 cricket to ODIs and then to traditional five-day Tests.
Why Is the White-Ball Series Important?
The five T20Is and five ODIs make up most of the tour. They also give both teams a long period of competitive white-ball cricket before the Test matches.
The T20I series is particularly interesting because it is the first meeting between the sides since the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final, according to NZC.
Why Is India vs New Zealand a Major Cricket Rivalry?
India and New Zealand have produced several important international matches in recent years. NZC highlights the 2019 World Cup semi-final and 2021 World Test Championship final, while India later won the 2023 World Cup semi-final, 2024 Champions Trophy final and 2026 T20 World Cup final.
The rivalry has also included major bilateral results. New Zealand became the first team to whitewash India in a three-match Test series at home in 2024, and later won its first ODI series in India, 2-1, in January 2026.
What Is the Recent India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head?
What Happened in the Recent Test Meetings?
The recent Test history includes New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win in India in 2024, which NZC described as the first time India had been whitewashed at home in a three-Test series.
The 2026 two-Test series in New Zealand therefore gives both teams another major Test meeting after that result.
What Happened in the Recent ODI Meetings?
New Zealand won its first ODI series in India in January 2026, taking the three-match series 2-1.
That makes the five-match ODI series in New Zealand another important chapter in their recent white-ball meetings.
When Did India and New Zealand Last Meet in T20Is?
The two sides' next T20I meeting will come on 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, with the series following their meeting in the 2026 T20 World Cup final. NZC identifies the Christchurch opener as their first face-off since that final.
Which Players Should Fans Watch in India vs New Zealand 2026?
Which New Zealand T20I Players Could Attract Attention?
New Zealand's current T20I squad contains several experienced white-ball players, including Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Seifert and Mitchell Santner. The pace group is also a major part of the squad, with seven fast bowlers selected.
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are especially notable because NZC confirmed they are set to reunite at the top of the order after their successful 2026 T20 World Cup campaign.
Which New Zealand Bowlers Are in the T20I Pace Attack?
The current pace options include Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes and Nathan Smith. This gives New Zealand a wide range of pace options for the five-match T20I series.
Adam Milne's return is also one of the biggest squad developments because he had not played international cricket for more than a year.
Which India Players Should Fans Watch?
India's exact New Zealand squads are still awaiting official confirmation, so the final player list should be added after the BCCI announcement. This section should then be updated separately for the T20I, ODI and Test teams.
That will make the article more accurate than listing probable players too early.
Where Can Fans Follow India vs New Zealand 2026 Live?
How Can Fans Follow the Live Score?
New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that live scoring will be available through its scoring platform, giving fans an official option to follow match scores and scorecard information.
For CricCatch, this is also an important user need: fans searching for the match shortly before or during play may want the score, wickets, runs, overs and match status rather than only the pre-match schedule.
Who Is Broadcasting the Series in New Zealand?
Sky New Zealand returns as the host broadcaster for New Zealand Cricket's international home matches under its new partnership. Sport Nation will provide free-to-air audio coverage, while the Alternative Commentary Collective will cover BLACKCAPS matches through its digital channels.
India and Pakistan television/streaming details should be added once official broadcaster announcements are available.
Where Can Fans Find Tickets and Match Updates?
Ticket demand for the India tour has been very strong. NZC reported more than 76,000 tickets sold one month before the opening match, with significant demand across the tour.
Fans looking for tickets should use official New Zealand Cricket ticket information rather than relying on unofficial sellers or old ticket pages.
What Else Should Fans Know About the India New Zealand 2026 Tour?
How Are the Matches Spread Across the Tour?
The tour follows a clear three-stage structure:
T20Is → ODIs → Tests
The five T20Is run from 22 October to 1 November. The five ODIs follow from 4 to 15 November, and the two Tests take place from 19 November to 1 December.
This makes the schedule easy to follow while also giving each format its own period.
Are There Back-to-Back Matches?
Yes. The opening T20I matches are on 22 and 24 October, both at Hagley Oval. The T20I series then continues on 27, 30 October and 1 November.
The ODI series also has short gaps, with matches on 4, 7, 10, 13 and 15 November.
Why Should This Page Be Updated During the Tour?
A schedule page can become much more useful when it continues to provide fresh information after the initial publication.
Important updates to add include:
- India squad announcements
- New Zealand ODI and Test squads
- Injury updates
- confirmed playing XIs
- toss results
- match results
- series standings
- venue updates
- broadcast information
- major player records
This allows the page to serve both pre-series search intent and live/current search intent throughout the tour.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 FAQs
When does India tour New Zealand in 2026?
India's tour of New Zealand runs from 22 October to 1 December 2026.
How many matches will India play in New Zealand in 2026?
India will play 12 matches: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
When is the first India vs New Zealand match?
The first match is the 1st T20I on 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. It is scheduled for 8:00 PM New Zealand time.
When is the first India vs New Zealand ODI?
The first ODI is scheduled for 4 November 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland, starting at 3:00 PM New Zealand time.
When is the first India vs New Zealand Test?
The first Test starts on 19 November 2026 at Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Who is New Zealand's T20I captain against India?
Mitchell Santner is the captain of New Zealand's confirmed 16-player T20I squad.
Is Rachin Ravindra playing the T20I series?
No. Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the T20I series because of a shoulder injury. NZC is targeting his return for the ODI series, but that should be treated as a target until his selection is confirmed.
Has India announced its New Zealand 2026 squad?
At the current update, India's squads for the New Zealand tour have not yet been officially announced. The article should be updated when the BCCI confirms the T20I, ODI and Test squads.
Which venues will host India vs New Zealand 2026?
The five venues are Hagley Oval, Hnry Stadium, Eden Park, Seddon Park and Bay Oval, covering Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
What time will India vs New Zealand matches start in Pakistan?
The T20Is are scheduled to start at approximately 12:00 PM Pakistan time, the ODIs at approximately 7:00 AM, and the Tests at approximately 3:00 AM, based on the published New Zealand schedule and the applicable time-zone difference.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026: Quick Schedule Summary
| Format | Dates | Matches | Main Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 22 Oct–1 Nov | 5 | Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton |
| ODI | 4–15 Nov | 5 | Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga |
| Test | 19 Nov–1 Dec | 2 | Wellington, Christchurch |
| Total | 22 Oct–1 Dec | 12 | 5 centres |
India's 2026 New Zealand tour is therefore a complete three-format cricket tour rather than a short bilateral series. The schedule begins with T20Is, moves into five ODIs and finishes with two Tests. The page should be kept updated as India announces its squads and New Zealand confirms its remaining ODI and Test selections.
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