India vs New Zealand 2026: Schedule, Squads, Venues & Match Details
India vs New Zealand 2026 is set to be one of the longest international tours in New Zealand this season. India will travel to New Zealand for a 12-match series covering five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests between 22 October and 1 December 2026.
The tour begins with two T20Is in Christchurch before moving through Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton. The ODI leg will then visit Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Tauranga, while the Test series will be played in Wellington and Christchurch. New Zealand Cricket has officially confirmed the complete schedule.
More than 76,000 tickets had already been sold one month before the opening T20I, according to New Zealand Cricket, highlighting the level of advance interest in the tour.
India vs New Zealand 2026: Series Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour | India Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Start Date | 22 October 2026 |
| End Date | 1 December 2026 |
| Total Matches | 12 |
| T20Is | 5 |
| ODIs | 5 |
| Tests | 2 |
| First Match | 1st T20I – Christchurch |
| Last Match | 2nd Test – Christchurch |
| Countries | India vs New Zealand |
| Host Country | New Zealand |
New Zealand Cricket describes the tour as a 12-match India series spread across five major centres, making it the largest inbound tour by match count in its international home schedule.
Quick Schedule at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Dates | Main Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 5 | Oct 22 – Nov 1 | Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton |
| ODI | 5 | Nov 4 – Nov 15 | Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga |
| Test | 2 | Nov 19 – Dec 1 | Wellington, Christchurch |
| Total | 12 | Oct 22 – Dec 1 | 5 centres |
India vs New Zealand T20I Schedule 2026
The T20I series will be the first part of India’s New Zealand tour. The opening two matches will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch before the teams travel to Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
The match timings below are based on the schedule information in the supplied match source, with IST timings included for Indian viewers.
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Time | India Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 22 Oct 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 24 Oct 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 27 Oct 2026 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 4th T20I | 30 Oct 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5th T20I | 1 Nov 2026 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
The official New Zealand Cricket schedule also confirms the five T20Is for 22, 24, 27 and 30 October, followed by the fifth match on 1 November.
T20I Series Timeline
22 Oct → Christchurch
1st T20I
↓
24 Oct → Christchurch
2nd T20I
↓
27 Oct → Wellington
3rd T20I
↓
30 Oct → Auckland
4th T20I
↓
1 Nov → Hamilton
5th T20I
This opening section of the tour gives fans five T20I matches across four cities before the teams move into the ODI phase.
India vs New Zealand ODI Schedule 2026
The five-match ODI series begins on 4 November at Eden Park in Auckland. The series then moves to Wellington, Hamilton and Tauranga.
The supplied match schedule lists all five ODIs at 3:00 PM local time and 7:30 AM IST.
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Time | India Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 4 Nov 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2nd ODI | 7 Nov 2026 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 3rd ODI | 10 Nov 2026 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 4th ODI | 13 Nov 2026 | Bay Oval, Tauranga | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 5th ODI | 15 Nov 2026 | Bay Oval, Tauranga | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
The fourth and fifth ODIs will both be played at Bay Oval in Tauranga, giving the venue two consecutive fixtures in the series.
ODI Series Timeline
| Date | City | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | Auckland | 1st ODI |
| 7 Nov | Wellington | 2nd ODI |
| 10 Nov | Hamilton | 3rd ODI |
| 13 Nov | Tauranga | 4th ODI |
| 15 Nov | Tauranga | 5th ODI |
India vs New Zealand Test Schedule 2026
The Test series begins after the T20I and ODI legs. The first Test is scheduled at Wellington’s Basin Reserve, while the second and final Test will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
| Test | Dates | Venue | Local Start | India Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 19–23 Nov 2026 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 2nd Test | 27 Nov–1 Dec 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
The supplied schedule confirms the first Test from 19–23 November and the second from 27 November to 1 December.
The Tests also mean that Christchurch will feature at both ends of the tour: the series begins there with T20Is and concludes there with the second Test.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Venues
The 12 matches will be distributed across five New Zealand centres.
| City | Venue | Matches / Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | Hagley Oval | 2 T20Is + 1 Test |
| Wellington | Sky Stadium / Basin Reserve | 1 T20I + 1 ODI + 1 Test |
| Auckland | Eden Park | 1 T20I + 1 ODI |
| Hamilton | Seddon Park | 1 T20I + 1 ODI |
| Tauranga | Bay Oval | 2 ODIs |
New Zealand Cricket’s official tour announcement confirms the five-city structure, including Christchurch’s opening T20Is, Wellington’s Test, Auckland and Hamilton’s T20I/ODI fixtures and Tauranga’s two ODIs.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Squads New Zealand T20I Squad
New Zealand Cricket announced a 16-player T20I squad led by Mitchell Santner. The squad includes 13 players from New Zealand’s 2026 T20 World Cup runner-up group, while Adam Milne and Michael Bracewell return.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (C) | All-rounder / Captain |
| Finn Allen | Batter |
| Michael Bracewell | All-rounder |
| Mark Chapman | Batter |
| Devon Conway | Batter / Wicketkeeper |
| Jacob Duffy | Bowler |
| Lockie Ferguson | Fast Bowler |
| Zak Foulkes | All-rounder |
| 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 | Bowler |
New Zealand Cricket also confirmed that Rachin Ravindra was ruled out of the T20I series after a shoulder dislocation, with the aim of returning for the ODI portion of the tour.
What About India’s Squad?
The India squads for the October–December 2026 New Zealand tour should be treated separately from squads announced for India’s other 2026 series.
For example, the BCCI announced different India squads for the Afghanistan T20Is and the West Indies home series earlier in 2026. Those selections should not automatically be presented as the squad for this New Zealand tour.
India’s official touring squads for the relevant T20I, ODI and Test legs should be added here once BCCI announces them.
This approach avoids incorrectly presenting an earlier 2026 squad as the final touring squad.
Key Players to Watch
The final player lists can change by format, but several names are already relevant to the T20I discussion based on the officially announced New Zealand squad.
Mitchell Santner
The New Zealand captain will lead the 16-player T20I group. His all-round role gives him involvement with both bat and ball.
Finn Allen
Allen is part of New Zealand’s T20I squad and is one of the attacking batting options available to the hosts.
Devon Conway
Conway brings top-order batting experience and wicketkeeping flexibility to the squad.
Glenn Phillips
Phillips provides an all-round option and is included in the announced T20I squad.
Jasprit Bumrah, Indian squad update pending
For India, player-specific discussion should be updated after the official BCCI touring squads are announced. This is particularly important because selections can vary between T20I, ODI and Test cricket.
Where to Follow India vs New Zealand 2026 Live Scores & Updates
Fans following the series from India will have several options for match information.
Live Scores
New Zealand Cricket provides live scoring through its official platforms, while the supplied match source also provides match-by-match score and schedule information.
Broadcast in India
New Zealand Cricket has confirmed a long-term broadcast arrangement with Sony Pictures Networks India, covering New Zealand home internationals in India, including the 2026–27 India tour. The matches are scheduled to be available through Sony Sports channels and Sony LIV.
For readers looking for ongoing match information, a dedicated live-update section can also be maintained throughout the series with:
- Match start time
- Playing XI
- Toss result
- Score updates
- Top performers
- Innings summaries
- Result
- Series status
India vs New Zealand 2026: Ticket Demand
The series has generated significant advance ticket demand in New Zealand.
New Zealand Cricket reported that more than 76,000 tickets had been sold one month before the first T20I. Earlier, NZC reported that 26,000 tickets were sold during the first 48 hours of member sales, with strong demand reported for Christchurch and Wellington.
This makes ticket availability an important consideration for fans planning to attend matches in person.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Tour Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct | 1st T20I – Christchurch |
| 24 Oct | 2nd T20I – Christchurch |
| 27 Oct | 3rd T20I – Wellington |
| 30 Oct | 4th T20I – Auckland |
| 1 Nov | 5th T20I – Hamilton |
| 4 Nov | 1st ODI – Auckland |
| 7 Nov | 2nd ODI – Wellington |
| 10 Nov | 3rd ODI – Hamilton |
| 13 Nov | 4th ODI – Tauranga |
| 15 Nov | 5th ODI – Tauranga |
| 19–23 Nov | 1st Test – Wellington |
| 27 Nov–1 Dec | 2nd Test – Christchurch |
What Fans Should Know About India vs New Zealand 2026
The tour covers almost six weeks and includes all three international formats. For Indian viewers, the T20Is begin in the afternoon, while the ODI matches are scheduled in the morning IST and the Tests start in the early morning IST.
A few details are particularly useful to keep bookmarked:
- The tour starts on 22 October 2026.
- There are five T20Is, followed by five ODIs and two Tests.
- The T20I series ends on 1 November.
- The ODI series runs from 4 to 15 November.
- The Test series begins on 19 November.
- The final match ends on 1 December.
- Christchurch hosts both the opening T20I matches and the final Test.
- Tauranga hosts both the fourth and fifth ODIs.
- New Zealand’s announced T20I squad contains 16 players.
- India’s final touring squads should be updated following official BCCI announcements.
- Broadcast and digital coverage in India is tied to the Sony Sports/Sony LIV arrangement.
For readers interested in the broader live-cricket experience, related resources can naturally be linked here:
Live Cricket Betting in India: Strategy & Tips
How Live Betting Works
Best Cricket Betting Markets
Complete Guide to Sports Betting in India 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the India vs New Zealand 2026 series start?
The tour begins with the 1st T20I on 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The scheduled start is 8:00 PM local time, which corresponds to 12:30 PM IST.
How many matches will India play in New Zealand in 2026?
India and New Zealand are scheduled to play 12 international matches: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
When is the first ODI between India and New Zealand?
The first ODI is scheduled for 4 November 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland, starting at 3:00 PM local time and 7:30 AM IST.
When does the Test series start?
The first Test begins on 19 November 2026 at Basin Reserve in Wellington and is scheduled to run until 23 November.
Where will the second Test be played?
The second Test will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, from 27 November to 1 December 2026.
Has New Zealand announced its T20I squad?
Yes. New Zealand Cricket announced a 16-player T20I squad led by Mitchell Santner.
Has India’s final squad for the New Zealand tour been announced?
The India squad information should be updated from the specific BCCI announcement for this October–December tour. Earlier 2026 squads for other series should not be treated as the final New Zealand touring squad.
Where can Indian fans follow the matches?
New Zealand Cricket’s broadcast arrangement with Sony Pictures Networks India covers the India market, with matches available through Sony Sports channels and Sony LIV under the announced rights arrangement.
