The India tour of New Zealand 2026 is a international cricket series organized by Worldboundary extending 12 features in T20Is, ODIs and Test cricket. The tour, which runs from 22 October to 1 December 2026, sees India and New Zealand cross swords in five T20 internationals, five one-day internationals and two Test matches.
The tour is scheduled as New Zealand’s most populous inbound international tour by number of matches, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC) as part of New Zealand’s 2026–27 home summer. While providing a major challenge for both teams, it gives India good preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Check here the New Zealand 2026 Schedule for the India tour, match dates and venues with Indian time (IST), team updates & latest updates on Cricbuzz and other cricket News.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026: Series Overview
| Details | Information |
| Series Name | India tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Host Country | New Zealand |
| Visiting Team | India |
| Start Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Final Date | 1 December 2026 |
| T20I Matches | 5 |
| ODI Matches | 5 |
| Test Matches | 2 |
| Total Matches | 12 |
| First Match Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
India vs New Zealand 2026 Full Schedule
The series begins with the T20I leg, followed by five ODIs and two Tests. All timings in the table below are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 22 October 2026 | 1st T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| 24 October 2026 | 2nd T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| 27 October 2026 | 3rd T20I | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 12:30 PM |
| 30 October 2026 | 4th T20I | Eden Park, Auckland | 12:30 PM |
| 1 November 2026 | 5th T20I | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 12:30 PM |
| 4 November 2026 | 1st ODI | Eden Park, Auckland | 7:30 AM |
| 7 November 2026 | 2nd ODI | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 7:30 AM |
| 10 November 2026 | 3rd ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 7:30 AM |
| 13 November 2026 | 4th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
| 15 November 2026 | 5th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
| 19–23 November 2026 | 1st Test | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 3:30 AM |
| 27 November–1 December 2026 | 2nd Test | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 3:30 AM |
Schedule and local start times: ICC and Cricbuzz. Indian timings are converted from New Zealand local time.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Match Results
The opening T20I took place at Hagley Oval on 22 October. India chased down New Zealand’s total to take an early lead in the series.
| Match | Result |
| 1st T20I, Christchurch | India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets |
New Zealand scored 225/4, with Glenn Phillips making an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls. India replied with 226/6, completing the chase with two balls remaining. Sanju Samson scored 67, while Shreyas Iyer contributed 42 and Naman Dhir finished the chase with a six. India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
India and New Zealand Squads: Key Players to Watch
The tour contains many well-known international players and rising stars. India’s leadership structure varies according to format, a reflection of the team’s strategy for juggling workloads and making ready for future international challenges.
| Team/Format | Captain or Leadership | Notable Players |
| India T20Is | Shreyas Iyer | Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel |
| India ODIs | Shubman Gill (first 3); Shreyas Iyer (last 2) | Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli |
| India Tests | Shubman Gill | Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| New Zealand | Format-specific selection | Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen |
India’s Test squad selection includes Jasprit Bumrah, while Rishabh Pant’s availability is subject to fitness clearance. Confirm the final playing XIs and any changes before each match.
Venues for India Tour of New Zealand 2026
The matches will take place across several major New Zealand cricket grounds.
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Hosts the opening two T20Is and the second Test. Conditions may offer fast bowlers opportunities to exploit seam movement.
Eden Park, Auckland
Hosts the fourth T20I and the opening ODI, giving both teams an important venue for white-ball cricket.
Basin Reserve, Wellington
The venue for the first Test, where patience, batting technique and sustained bowling spells will be important.
Other venues include Henry Stadium in Wellington, Seddon Park in Hamilton and Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When does the India tour of New Zealand 2026 start?
The tour started on 22 October 2026 with the first T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
2. How many matches will India play against New Zealand?
India will play 12 matches: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
3. 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 7:30 AM IST.
4. Who won the first T20I of the 2026 series?
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20I, chasing 226 with two balls remaining.
5. Where can fans check the complete series schedule?
Fans can visit the Cricbuzz India tour of New Zealand 2026 page for fixtures, scorecards and updated results.
Conclusion
Three formats make up the 12 international matches of the India tour of New Zealand 2026, starting with a series in the shortest format and amounting to as many as two Tests in the end. India has already won the first fixture of the series, with regards to the opening match between both teams over New Zealand’s major cricket cities. Check out the official schedule & live scorecards to keep up with the latest results and match info from the series.
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