8:00 PM NZDT · 12:30 PM IST
1st T20I · New Zealand vs India
Hagley Oval · Christchurch
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India vs New Zealand 2026: 12-Match Cricket Tour
INDIA — NEW ZEALAND 2026
India tour of New Zealand 2026: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, 22 October–1 December. Verified match dates, NZDT/IST times, venues and New Zealand squad news.
12 matches confirmed · 5 T20Is · 5 ODIs · 2 Tests
Last checked: October 11, 2026, 16:47 IST
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WHAT CHANGED
Rachin Ravindra is back for the opening three ODIs. Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert join the selected group for ODIs four and five.
- Status
- 12 matches confirmed · 5 T20Is · 5 ODIs · 2 Tests
- Dates
- October 22, 2026 – December 1, 2026
Matches
Match schedule
8:00 PM NZDT · 12:30 PM IST
2nd T20I · New Zealand vs India
Hagley Oval · Christchurch
8:00 PM NZDT · 12:30 PM IST
3rd T20I · New Zealand vs India
Hnry Stadium · Wellington
8:00 PM NZDT · 12:30 PM IST
4th T20I · New Zealand vs India
Eden Park · Auckland
8:00 PM NZDT · 12:30 PM IST
5th T20I · New Zealand vs India
Seddon Park · Hamilton
3:00 PM NZDT · 7:30 AM IST
1st ODI · New Zealand vs India
Eden Park · Auckland
3:00 PM NZDT · 7:30 AM IST
2nd ODI · New Zealand vs India
Hnry Stadium · Wellington
3:00 PM NZDT · 7:30 AM IST
3rd ODI · New Zealand vs India
Seddon Park · Hamilton
3:00 PM NZDT · 7:30 AM IST
4th ODI · New Zealand vs India
Bay Oval · Tauranga
3:00 PM NZDT · 7:30 AM IST
5th ODI · New Zealand vs India
Bay Oval · Tauranga
11:00 AM NZDT · 3:30 AM IST
1st Test · New Zealand vs India
Cello Basin Reserve · Wellington
11:00 AM NZDT · 3:30 AM IST
2nd Test · New Zealand vs India
Hagley Oval · Christchurch
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Current status
What has been officially confirmed
The key facts from verified sources.
Full 12-match schedule
NZC confirms five T20Is (22 October–1 November), five ODIs (4–15 November) and two Tests (19 November–1 December) at Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. See all 12 match cards below.
NZ T20I squad changes · 9 October
Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner replace Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Zak Foulkes (hip flexor), who will miss the T20I series. NZC expects Chapman to work towards ODI availability.
NZ ODI selection · 10 October
NZC announced different groups for ODIs 1–3 and 4–5. Rachin Ravindra returns for the opening three ODIs; Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert are selected for the final two.
Will O’Rourke unavailable
NZC confirmed Will O’Rourke will miss the India tour while targeting his recovery from hamstring and calf injuries.
New Zealand and India times
Each fixture card shows NZDT (local New Zealand daylight time) and IST (India time). During this tour NZDT is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
India playing XI
Final match-day playing XIs are not confirmed here. Follow official announcements and toss updates from BCCI and NZC.
Timeline
Event timeline
NZC confirms ODI returns and separate match groups
Rachin Ravindra is back for the opening three ODIs. Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert join the selected group for ODIs four and five.
Source ↗Will O’Rourke to miss India tour
NZC confirms Will O’Rourke will miss the series to recover from injury.
Source ↗NZC announces T20I injury replacements
Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner are called up; Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes are ruled out of the T20I series.
Source ↗NZC confirms 12-match home tour
The official New Zealand summer schedule includes five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests against India.
Source ↗FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When does India vs New Zealand 2026 begin?
The tour begins with the 1st T20I on 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch; the 2nd Test is scheduled to end on 1 December.
How many matches are in India’s New Zealand tour?
Twelve: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
When are the five T20Is?
22 and 24 October (Christchurch), 27 October (Wellington), 30 October (Auckland) and 1 November (Hamilton); each starts at 8:00 PM NZDT / 12:30 PM IST.
When are the five ODIs?
4 November (Auckland), 7 November (Wellington), 10 November (Hamilton), 13 and 15 November (Tauranga); each starts at 3:00 PM NZDT / 7:30 AM IST.
Where will the two Tests be played?
19–23 November at Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington, and 27 November–1 December at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Each day starts at 11:00 AM NZDT / 3:30 AM IST.
Which New Zealand T20I players were replaced?
Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner came in after Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes were ruled out of the T20I series.
Who returns to the NZ ODI squad?
Rachin Ravindra for ODIs one to three; Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert in the selected group for ODIs four and five.
Is India’s playing XI confirmed?
The final XI must be confirmed by an official match-day team announcement or toss; advance squad lists are not a confirmed XI.
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