The BCCI has announced the schedule for the upcoming India and New Zealand, set to be played in the early months of 2026.
The New Zealand Tour of India 2026 promises to be a compelling bilateral series spanning three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals. Scheduled across various Indian cities from January 11 to January 31, 2026, the series offers a balanced mix of white-ball cricket formats in diverse venues, reflecting India's geographic and climatic variety.

A three-match ODI series will kick off in Baroda, ideal for both sides to refine their 50-over strategies. A five-match T20I series that will likely play a major role in finalizing squads for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Matches are scheduled in prominent and rising cricket venues like Guwahati and Raipur.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to feature in the series for India. The duo have already retired from T20 and Test formats but are still continuing in the 50-over format for the national team.
| Match No. | Date | Day | Time (in IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11th January, 2026 | Sun | 1:30 PM | 1st ODI | Baroda |
| 2 | 14th January, 2026 | Wed | 1:30 PM | 2nd ODI | Rajkot |
| 3 | 18th January, 2026 | Sun | 1:30 PM | 3rd ODI | Indore |
| 4 | 21st January, 2026 | Wed | 7:00 PM | 1st T20I | Nagpur |
| 5 | 23rd January, 2026 | Fri | 7:00 PM | 2nd T20I | Raipur |
| 6 | 25th January, 2026 | Sun | 7:00 PM | 3rd T20I | Guwahati |
| 7 | 28th January, 2026 | Wed | 7:00 PM | 4th T20I | Vizag |
| 8 | 31st January, 2026 | Sat | 7:00 PM | 5th T20I | Trivandrum |
The two nations recently met in the ICC Champions Trophy final in the UAE as India emerged victorious, thus ending their wait for the Champions Trophy in 12 years. The Indian team is likely to be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the T20Is, while Rohit Sharma may still be the leader in the ODI format.