Check the full India vs New Zealand 2026 schedule, including ODI, T20I and test match dates, timings, venues, squads, live streaming details and key players to watch.
Published: October 21, 2026, 10:54 PM IST
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India vs New Zealand 2026: Full schedule and squads (Image – ICC)
After a draw, the T20I series against West IndiesShreyas Iyer’s Team India is ready to face Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in the ODI, T20I and Test seriesThe T20I series between India and New Zealand will begin from October 22.
This tour is going to be interesting as Shreyas Iyer’s side will face New Zealand at their home groundThe first T20I match will be played tomorrow on Thursday at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch at 12:30 PM (IST)It’s going to be a five-match T20I series.
After that, the tour will move to the five-match ODI seriesThe ODI series will be more special for cricket fans as legendary players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be seen in the Indian jerseyBoth the players played their last ODI series against West Indies.
After the ODI series, Indian Test captain, Shubman Gill will be seen handling the team’s responsibility in the white jersey against the BlackcapsThe Test series will begin from November 19 to November 23rd.
Here’s the full schedule for India vs New Zealand: T20I, ODI and Test series:
1st T20I – October 22, 2026 – Hagley Oval, Christchurch (12:30 PM) IST
2nd T20I – October 24, 2026 – Hagley Oval, Christchurch (12:30 PM) IST
3rd T20I – October 27, 2026 – Sky Stadium, Wellington
(12:30 PM) IST
4th T20I – October 30, 2026 – Eden Park, Auckland
(12:30 PM) IST
5th T20I – November 1, 2026 – Seddon Park, Hamilton
(12:30 PM) IST
ODI series:
1st ODI – November 4, 2026 – Eden Park, Auckland
(7:30 AM) IST
22nd ODI – November 7, 2026 – Sky Stadium, Wellington
(7:30 AM) IST
33rd ODI- November 10, 2026 – Seddon Park, Hamilton
(7:30 AM) IST
44th ODI – November 13, 2026 – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
(7:30 AM) IST
55th ODI – November 15, 2026 – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
(7:30 AM) IST
Test series:
1st Test – November 19 – 23, 2026 – Basin Reserve, Wellington (3:30 AM) IST
2nd Test – November 27- December 1, 2026 – Hagley OvalChristchurch (3:30 AM) IST
Squads:
India’s ODI squad for the first three ODIs: Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer [VC], KL Rahul [WK], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna*, Kuldeep Yadav
India’s ODI squad for fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan [WK, VC], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav
India’s T20I squad: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav.
India’s Test squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.
Rishabh Pant’s selection and Prasidh Krishna’s availability are subject to the fitness conditions specified by the BCCI.
New Zealand’s ODI squad for the first three ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner.
New Zealand’s ODI squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert and Blair Tickner, with Will Young also named.
New Zealand’s T20I squad: Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith.
India vs New Zealand’s live-streaming details:
Now, it’s time to know where cricket fans can watch this upcoming important seriesYou can watch the India vs New Zealand tour on Sony Sports Network and the SonyLIV app and website.
Live TV: Sony Sports Network
Live-streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Players to watch:
This tour is important for both sidesAhead of all, this tour beginsLet’s see the players who could shine for their respective teams.
Virat Kohli:
Virat Kohli is one of India’s main players in ODI cricketHe is good at scoring runs under pressure and will be an important player to watch in the five matchesNew Zealand bowlers will try to get him out early, especially if the ball swings.
2Rohit Sharma:
Rohit’s experience will be vital for India in the ODI seriesHe can push the score and give the team a good startHis partnership with Virat Kohli will be key too as India prepare for next ODI World Cup.
3Shreyas Iyer:
Shreyas Iyer has a significant role to play on this tourHe will lead India in the T20I series and fourth and fifth ODIsHis performances in these matches could just help him seal his place in India’s scheme of things for different formats.
4Shubman Gill:
Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI and Test seriesHe will need to score runs against New Zealand’s fast bowlers regularlyThe ODI series will also help India decide on their batting line-up for the 2027 World Cup.
5Vaibhav Sooryavanshi:
The young batter is one to watch out for in the T20I seriesHe will get a chance to play against New Zealand bowlersIt will be interesting to see where he bats and what role he plays in the team.
6Jasprit Bumrah:
The return of Jasprit Bumrah to the Indian Test side provides more experience to the bowling attackHis ability to bowl accurately and trouble the batsmen with the new ball could be huge in New Zealand.
7Abhishek Sharma:
Abhishek Sharma can open the innings and provide India a good startNew Zealand will target an early wicket to prevent India from scoring any more runs.
8Mitchell Santner:
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is a key player in batting and bowlingHis spin bowling can stop India from scoring runs quicklyHe will also have to guide his team against India’s battersHe can also score useful runs when his team needs them.
9Glenn Phillips:
Glenn Phillips is a powerful batsman who can score at a good rateHe’s able to help New Zealand score more runs in the last few oversHe is also good at fieldingIndia will try to get him out early to stop him from scoring more runs.
