Retour
India will begin their New Zealand tour on October 22, with a demanding 12-match international series featuring five T20 Internationals, five One-Day Internationals and two Test matches. The opening T20I will take place in Christchurch, kicking off a tour that runs until December 1. Shreyas Iyer will lead India in T20Is, while Shubman Gill has been named captain for the Test series and the first three ODIs. Iyer will take over the ODI captaincy for the final two matches. Here's the complete guide to the India vs New Zealand series 2026, including match dates, timings, venues, squads and live-streaming details.
The tour begins with the T20I series on October 22. The teams will then move to the 50-over format before playing two Tests in November.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | October 22 | 12:30 PM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | October 24 | 12:30 PM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | October 27 | 12:30 PM | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| 4th T20I | October 30 | 12:30 PM | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 5th T20I | November 1 | 12:30 PM | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st ODI | November 4 | 7:30 AM | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2nd ODI | November 7 | 7:30 AM | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| 3rd ODI | November 10 | 7:30 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 4th ODI | November 13 | 7:30 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 5th ODI | November 15 | 7:30 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Match | Dates | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st Test | November 19-23 | 3:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| 2nd Test | November 27-December 1 | 3:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
Match timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Indian cricket fans can follow the series through the designated television broadcaster and digital streaming platform.
The T20Is are scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM IST, the ODIs at 7:30 AM IST and the Tests at 3:30 AM IST.
The BCCI has announced India's squads for the ODI and Test legs. The T20I squad features a mix of established international players and younger cricketers looking to strengthen their positions.
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.
For the first three ODIs: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav.
For the fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.
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.
The ODI and Test squads were announced on October 16. The ODI team has different leadership arrangements for the first three matches and the final two, while the Test squad brings together experienced players and younger options.
The Black Caps have selected experienced campaigners alongside players who can make an impact in the shorter formats.
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.
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.
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.
The New Zealand Test squad should be checked against the latest official announcement before publication.
The tour has several individual to watch out for. India's experienced batters will face the challenge of adapting to New Zealand's conditions, while the younger players will have opportunities to make a strong case for regular selection.
Gill will lead India in the ODIs and Tests. His ability to build an innings and score consistently against New Zealand's pace attack could be important, particularly in the longer formats. The ODI series will also give India an opportunity to assess their batting combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Kohli remains one of India's key players in the 50-over format. His record of building innings under pressure makes him an important figure to watch during the five ODIs. New Zealand's bowlers will look to challenge him early, especially with movement available in favourable conditions.
Rohit Sharma's experience at the top of the order will be valuable in the ODI series. His ability to provide quick starts can help India put pressure on the opposition before the middle overs. His partnership with Kohli will also attract attention as India continue preparations for the next ODI World Cup.
Iyer has a significant leadership responsibility on this tour. He will captain the T20I side and lead India in the fourth and fifth ODIs. The series could help him strengthen his position in India's plans across formats.
Abhishek's aggressive batting makes him one of India's most interesting players in the T20I leg. His ability to score quickly in the powerplay could set the tone for India's innings. New Zealand will need to find a way to restrict him without allowing the other batters to take control.
The young batter is another player to watch in the T20Is. His selection offers an opportunity to test his skills against an international attack in New Zealand. How much responsibility he receives, and where he bats in the order, will be worth following throughout the series.
Bumrah's return to India's Test squad adds considerable experience to the pace attack. His accuracy, variations and ability to create pressure with the new ball could be especially important in New Zealand.
New Zealand captain Santner will be important with both bat and ball. His left-arm spin can help control the middle overs in limited-overs cricket, while his leadership will be tested against a strong Indian line-up. His ability to contribute lower down the order could also prove useful in close matches.
Retour
Top
| Politique de confidentialité Conditions d'utilisation Contact |
Actualiser
|
All the best breaking news stories from Apex Football Lite. Optimised for feature phones and low end Android devices, Apex Football Lite helps users with legacy devices and poor network connectivity access the latest football news and live scores. Particularly relevant for breaking football news in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.