India A tour of New Zealand, 2026
24 Oct 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 · 3 matches · 3 Test
Overview
India A will tour New Zealand in October and November 2026 to play New Zealand A. The series is listed from 24 October to 10 November 2026.
The tour has three unofficial Tests. There are no one-day or T20 matches on the schedule.
The first match starts at 3:00 AM IST on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The third and final match starts at 3:00 AM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Full schedule
| Match | Date and start time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand A vs India A, 1st Unofficial Test | Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · 3:00 AM IST | Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln |
| New Zealand A vs India A, 2nd Unofficial Test | Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · 3:00 AM IST | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| New Zealand A vs India A, 3rd Unofficial Test | Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · 3:00 AM IST | Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln |
All three matches are listed as upcoming.
Venues
The series will be played at two grounds in New Zealand’s South Island.
Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln: This ground hosts two matches, the 1st and 3rd unofficial Tests.
Hagley Oval, Christchurch: This ground hosts the 2nd unofficial Test.
Format notes
- The tour has three unofficial Tests. These are multi-day matches between the A sides.
- The schedule has no ODIs or T20 matches.
- Each match starts on a Sunday, with one week between the start dates.
- All matches start at 3:00 AM IST, so play begins in the early hours of the morning in India.
Fixtures
- TEST Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · 3:00 AM IST
Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln · India A tour of New Zealand, 2026
- TEST Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · 3:00 AM IST
Hagley Oval, Christchurch · India A tour of New Zealand, 2026
- TEST Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · 3:00 AM IST
Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln · India A tour of New Zealand, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When does the India A tour of New Zealand 2026 start?
- The series is listed from 24 October 2026. The first unofficial Test starts at 3:00 AM IST on Sunday, 25 October 2026, at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln.
- What time do India A vs New Zealand A matches start in India?
- All three unofficial Tests start at 3:00 AM IST.
- How many matches are in the India A tour of New Zealand 2026?
- There are three matches, all unofficial Tests. There are no one-day or T20 matches on the schedule.
- Where are the India A vs New Zealand A matches being played?
- Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln hosts the 1st and 3rd unofficial Tests. Hagley Oval in Christchurch hosts the 2nd unofficial Test.
- When does the India A tour of New Zealand 2026 end?
- The series is listed to end on 10 November 2026. The final unofficial Test starts at 3:00 AM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
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