India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Schedule, Squads, Fixtures, Dates and Venues
The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 begins on October 22, with the Indian men’s cricket team visiting New Zealand for a 12-match international programme across T20Is, ODIs and Tests. The tour opens with five T20 Internationals, followed by five One-Day Internationals and a two-match Test series that concludes on December 1.
New Zealand Cricket has confirmed matches across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. The T20I series runs from October 22 to November 1, while the ODI leg takes place between November 4 and 15. The two Tests are scheduled for November 19–23 in Wellington and November 27–December 1 in Christchurch.
The series gives India opportunities to assess players across formats, with the ODI matches forming part of preparations for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The Test series also carries importance for the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 standings.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced India’s squads for all three formats. Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I side, Shubman Gill will lead India in the first three ODIs and Shreyas Iyer will captain the final two ODIs. Gill is also India’s Test captain. New Zealand’s T20I squad has been announced under Mitchell Santner, while the latest ODI and Test squad announcements should be checked separately.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | India Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Host Country | New Zealand |
| Visiting Team | India |
| Format | T20I, ODI and Test |
| Organizing Body | New Zealand Cricket and BCCI |
| T20I Matches | 5 |
| ODI Matches | 5 |
| Test Matches | 2 |
| Total International Matches | 12 |
| Tour Start | October 22, 2026 |
| Tour End | December 1, 2026 |
| T20I Series | October 22–November 1 |
| ODI Series | November 4–15 |
| Test Series | November 19–December 1 |
| T20I Captain — India | Shreyas Iyer |
| T20I Captain — New Zealand | Mitchell Santner |
| Test Captain — India | Shubman Gill |
NZC describes the tour as its biggest inbound bilateral international programme, with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests across five major centres.
Participating Teams
India
India will compete in all three formats during the New Zealand tour. The BCCI has confirmed the squads for the T20I series, the five ODIs and the two Tests.
The white-ball programme includes experienced international players such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI squad, alongside younger options including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The Test squad includes Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah.
New Zealand
New Zealand will host all 12 international matches. The Black Caps’ announced T20I squad is led by Mitchell Santner and includes experienced players such as Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Matt Henry.
New Zealand also made changes to its T20I squad before the series, with Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner replacing the injured Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Complete Schedule
The full international schedule has been confirmed by NZC and BCCI. Times below are given in New Zealand local time, with the Indian start time included where confirmed by the BCCI.
India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026
| Match | Date | New Zealand Time | India Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM IST | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | October 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM IST | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | October 27, 2026 | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM IST | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| 4th T20I | October 30, 2026 | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM IST | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 5th T20I | November 1, 2026 | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM IST | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
The T20I series opens with two matches in Christchurch before moving to Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton. NZC’s schedule lists an 8:00 PM local start for all five games.
India vs New Zealand ODI Series 2026
| Match | Date | New Zealand Time | India Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | November 4, 2026 | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM IST | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2nd ODI | November 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM IST | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| 3rd ODI | November 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM IST | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 4th ODI | November 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM IST | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 5th ODI | November 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM IST | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
The ODI series begins in Auckland and ends with two matches at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Shubman Gill is scheduled to captain India for the first three ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer taking over for the fourth and fifth matches.
India vs New Zealand Test Series 2026
| Match | Dates | New Zealand Start Time | India Start Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 19–23, 2026 | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM IST | Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| 2nd Test | November 27–December 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM IST | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
The two Tests conclude the tour and contribute to the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. The first Test is scheduled for Wellington, followed by the second in Christchurch.
Venues
The tour will use five major New Zealand cricket centres.
| Venue | City | Scheduled Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Hagley Oval | Christchurch | 1st and 2nd T20Is, 2nd Test |
| Hnry Stadium | Wellington | 3rd T20I, 2nd ODI |
| Eden Park | Auckland | 4th T20I, 1st ODI |
| Seddon Park | Hamilton | 5th T20I, 3rd ODI |
| Bay Oval | Mount Maunganui, Tauranga | 4th and 5th ODIs |
| Cello Basin Reserve | Wellington | 1st Test |
Team Squads
India T20I Squad
The BCCI announced the following squad for the five-match T20I series on October 6, 2026:
- Shreyas Iyer — Captain
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson — Wicketkeeper
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ishan Kishan — Wicketkeeper
- Tilak Varma — Vice-captain
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Naman Dhir
- Prince Yadav
- Mayank Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand T20I Squad
The announced New Zealand squad, updated following the injury replacements, is:
- Mitchell Santner — Captain
- Finn Allen
- Michael Bracewell
- Josh Clarkson
- Devon Conway
- Jacob Duffy
- Lockie Ferguson
- Matt Henry
- Bevon Jacobs
- Kyle Jamieson
- Adam Milne
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillips
- Tim Seifert
- Nathan Smith
- Blair Tickner
Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner were called in after Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes were ruled out through injury.
India ODI Squad — First Three Matches
The BCCI announced this squad for the first three ODIs:
- Shubman Gill — Captain
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer — Vice-captain
- KL Rahul — Wicketkeeper
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Naman Dhir
- Anshul Kamboj
- Gurnoor Brar
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ishan Kishan — Wicketkeeper
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna — Subject to fitness clearance
- Kuldeep Yadav
India ODI Squad — Fourth and Fifth Matches
The BCCI announced a separate squad for the final two ODIs:
- Shreyas Iyer — Captain
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Tilak Varma
- Ishan Kishan — Wicketkeeper and vice-captain
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Naman Dhir
- Auqib Nabi
- Gurnoor Brar
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kumar Kushagra — Wicketkeeper
- Mohammed Siraj
- Yash Thakur
- Kuldeep Yadav
The two separate ODI squads reflect the captaincy change and selection differences between the first three games and the final two.
India Test Squad
India’s announced squad for the two-Test series is:
- Shubman Gill — Captain
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul — Vice-captain
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rishabh Pant — Wicketkeeper, subject to fitness clearance
- Dhruv Jurel — Wicketkeeper
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Anshul Kamboj
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Sai Sudharsan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
Rishabh Pant’s selection is subject to fitness clearance, according to the BCCI announcement.
Team Captains
| Team | Format | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| India | T20I | Shreyas Iyer |
| New Zealand | T20I | Mitchell Santner |
| India | First three ODIs | Shubman Gill |
| India | Fourth and fifth ODIs | Shreyas Iyer |
| India | Tests | Shubman Gill |
| New Zealand | ODIs | Awaiting official confirmation |
| New Zealand | Tests | Awaiting official confirmation |
India’s format-specific leadership is confirmed in the BCCI’s squad announcements, while Mitchell Santner is confirmed as New Zealand’s T20I captain.
Tournament Format
The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 is a bilateral international tour rather than a single tournament with a playoff stage. It consists of three separate series.
T20I Series
The two teams play five T20Is from October 22 to November 1. Each match is a standalone international, and the team winning the most matches takes the series.
ODI Series
The five-match ODI series runs from November 4 to November 15. India will use two announced squad groups, with Shubman Gill captaining the first three games and Shreyas Iyer leading the final two.
Test Series
The two-match Test series begins on November 19 and concludes on December 1. Both matches count towards the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27, making the results relevant to the teams’ positions in the standings.
Key Players to Watch
Shubman Gill — India
Gill is India’s captain for the first three ODIs and the two Tests. His role across the longer formats makes him one of the central figures of the tour.
Rohit Sharma — India
Rohit has been named in India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series. His experience at the top of the order will be important during the five-match ODI leg.
Virat Kohli — India
Kohli is included in both announced ODI squad groups. The New Zealand matches form part of India’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah — India
Bumrah has been selected for the Test series. His availability and workload will be important in the two matches that contribute to the World Test Championship.
Shreyas Iyer — India
Iyer has been named captain for the five-match T20I series and the final two ODIs. His leadership responsibilities across both white-ball formats make him one of India’s key selections.
Mitchell Santner — New Zealand
Santner captains New Zealand’s T20I squad and provides left-arm spin and all-round options. His leadership will be particularly important in the opening five-match series.
Daryl Mitchell — New Zealand
Mitchell is included in New Zealand’s announced T20I squad. His middle-order batting and all-round experience make him a notable player in the white-ball leg.
Devon Conway — New Zealand
Conway has been named in the T20I squad. His role at the top of the order will be important as New Zealand begins its home summer against India.
These selections are based on the announced squads, not predictions about final playing XIs.
Key Matches
1st T20I — October 22, Christchurch
The opening match begins the 12-match tour and starts a five-game T20I series at Hagley Oval.
3rd T20I — October 27, Wellington
The series moves to Wellington for the third T20I after the first two matches in Christchurch.
1st ODI — November 4, Auckland
The ODI series begins at Eden Park after the completion of the T20Is. It is the first match of the five-game 50-over leg.
4th ODI — November 13, Mount Maunganui
The fourth ODI marks the start of the two-match finish at Bay Oval. It is also the first ODI under Shreyas Iyer’s announced captaincy for the final two games.
1st Test — November 19, Wellington
The opening Test starts the World Test Championship portion of the tour. India will be led by Shubman Gill.
2nd Test — November 27, Christchurch
The final scheduled international match of the tour is the second Test at Hagley Oval, ending on December 1.
Important Dates
- October 22, 2026: 1st T20I, Christchurch
- October 24: 2nd T20I, Christchurch
- October 27: 3rd T20I, Wellington
- October 30: 4th T20I, Auckland
- November 1: 5th T20I, Hamilton
- November 4: 1st ODI, Auckland
- November 7: 2nd ODI, Wellington
- November 10: 3rd ODI, Hamilton
- November 13: 4th ODI, Mount Maunganui
- November 15: 5th ODI, Mount Maunganui
- November 19–23: 1st Test, Wellington
- November 27–December 1: 2nd Test, Christchurch
These dates are confirmed in the official NZC and BCCI schedules.
What to Expect
The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 provides 12 international matches across five New Zealand centres, beginning with the T20I series and concluding with two Tests. The schedule gives both teams a broad programme of white-ball and red-ball cricket rather than concentrating on a single format.
India’s confirmed squads show a split in leadership responsibilities. Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20I side and the final two ODIs, while Shubman Gill captains the first three ODIs and the Test team. Experienced players such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in the ODI squads, and Jasprit Bumrah is part of the Test selection.
For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner leads the announced T20I squad. The home side has also made injury-related changes to its T20I group before the opening match.
The ODI series will be relevant to India’s 2027 World Cup preparation, while the Tests will affect the World Test Championship standings. The five venues also give the tour a broad geographical spread, from Christchurch in the south to Auckland in the north.
FAQs
When does the India Tour of New Zealand 2026 start?
The tour begins on October 22, 2026, with the first T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
How many matches will India and New Zealand play?
The teams are scheduled to play 12 international matches: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
Who is India’s captain for the New Zealand tour?
Shreyas Iyer captains the T20I side and the final two ODIs. Shubman Gill leads India in the first three ODIs and the Test series.
Who is New Zealand’s T20I captain?
Mitchell Santner is the captain of New Zealand’s announced T20I squad.
When does the ODI series begin?
The five-match ODI series begins on November 4, 2026, at Eden Park in Auckland.
When will the Test series take place?
The first Test is scheduled for November 19–23 in Wellington, and the second Test for November 27–December 1 in Christchurch.
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