India tour of New Zealand 2026
22 Oct 2026 – 1 Dec 2026 · 12 matches · 2 Test · 5 ODI · 5 T20
Overview
India tour New Zealand from 22 October to 1 December 2026. The tour has 12 matches across all three formats:
- 5 T20Is
- 5 ODIs
- 2 Tests
New Zealand are the hosts. The T20I series comes first, followed by the ODIs and then the two Tests.
Full schedule
| Match | Date and start time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I | Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I | Sat, 24 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I | Tue, 27 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I | Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST | Eden Park, Auckland |
| New Zealand vs India, 5th T20I | Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · 12:30 PM IST | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI | Wed, 4 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST | Eden Park, Auckland |
| New Zealand vs India, 2nd ODI | Sat, 7 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| New Zealand vs India, 3rd ODI | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| New Zealand vs India, 4th ODI | Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| New Zealand vs India, 5th ODI | Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| New Zealand vs India, 1st Test | Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 3:30 AM IST | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| New Zealand vs India, 2nd Test | Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · 3:30 AM IST | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
Venues
The tour uses grounds in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui.
- Hagley Oval, Christchurch: 1st T20I, 2nd T20I and 2nd Test
- Hnry Stadium, Wellington: 3rd T20I
- Eden Park, Auckland: 4th T20I and 1st ODI
- Seddon Park, Hamilton: 5th T20I and 3rd ODI
- Sky Stadium, Wellington: 2nd ODI
- Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui: 4th ODI and 5th ODI
- Basin Reserve, Wellington: 1st Test
Format notes
- T20Is: All five matches start at 12:30 PM IST. The series runs from 22 October to 1 November.
- ODIs: All five matches start at 7:30 AM IST. The series runs from 4 November to 15 November.
- Tests: Both Tests start at 3:30 AM IST. The 1st Test begins on 20 November and the 2nd Test on 28 November.
The ODIs and Tests start early in the morning in India. The T20Is start in the afternoon.
Fixtures
- T20 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
Hagley Oval, Christchurch · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- T20 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
Hagley Oval, Christchurch · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- T20 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
Hnry Stadium, Wellington · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- T20 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
Eden Park, Auckland · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- T20 Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
Seddon Park, Hamilton · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Upcoming Wed, 4 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST
Eden Park, Auckland · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Upcoming Sat, 7 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST
Sky Stadium, Wellington · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Upcoming Tue, 10 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST
Seddon Park, Hamilton · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Upcoming Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Upcoming Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · 7:30 AM IST
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Upcoming Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 3:30 AM IST
Basin Reserve, Wellington · India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Upcoming Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · 3:30 AM IST
Hagley Oval, Christchurch · India tour of New Zealand 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When does India tour of New Zealand 2026 start?
- The tour starts with the 1st T20I on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. It ends on 1 December 2026.
- How many matches will India play in New Zealand in 2026?
- India will play 12 matches on the tour: 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs and 2 Tests.
- What time do the matches start in India?
- The T20Is start at 12:30 PM IST. The ODIs start at 7:30 AM IST. The Tests start at 3:30 AM IST.
- Where will the India vs New Zealand Tests be played?
- The 1st Test is at Basin Reserve, Wellington, from 20 November 2026. The 2nd Test is at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, from 28 November 2026.
- When is the first ODI of the India tour of New Zealand 2026?
- The 1st ODI is on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland. It starts at 7:30 AM IST.
This series guide was written with AI from match data and checked against public sources. Spotted an error? Tell us.