India's men's team has a packed 2026-27 season. With the home white-ball series against the West Indies wrapped up on 17 October in Bengaluru, the focus now turns to a long tour of New Zealand, followed by home series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe and a blockbuster five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Here is the full schedule.
India tour of New Zealand (October to December 2026)
A rare all-format tour with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 22 Oct | Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | 24 Oct | Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | 27 Oct | Wellington |
| 4th T20I | 30 Oct | Auckland |
| 5th T20I | 1 Nov | Hamilton |
| 1st ODI | 4 Nov | Auckland |
| 2nd ODI | 7 Nov | Wellington |
| 3rd ODI | 10 Nov | Hamilton |
| 4th ODI | 13 Nov | Mount Maunganui |
| 5th ODI | 15 Nov | Mount Maunganui |
| 1st Test | 19 to 23 Nov | Wellington |
| 2nd Test | 27 Nov to 1 Dec | Christchurch |
Because New Zealand is 7.5 hours ahead of India during this period, many day matches will start early in the morning Indian time.
Sri Lanka tour of India (December 2026)
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 13 Dec | Delhi |
| 2nd ODI | 16 Dec | Bengaluru |
| 3rd ODI | 19 Dec | Ahmedabad |
| 1st T20I | 22 Dec | Rajkot |
| 2nd T20I | 24 Dec | Cuttack |
| 3rd T20I | 27 Dec | Pune |
Zimbabwe tour of India (January 2027)
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 3 Jan | Kolkata |
| 2nd ODI | 6 Jan | Hyderabad |
| 3rd ODI | 9 Jan | Mumbai |
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia tour of India (January to March 2027)
The highlight of the season: a full five-Test series against Australia.
| Match | Start date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 21 Jan | Nagpur |
| 2nd Test | 29 Jan | Chennai |
| 3rd Test | 11 Feb | Guwahati |
| 4th Test | 19 Feb | Ranchi |
| 5th Test | 27 Feb | Ahmedabad |
What to watch for
- Test championship points: the two Tests in New Zealand and the five against Australia count towards the World Test Championship standings.
- ODI build-up: with the 2027 ODI World Cup in southern Africa on the horizon, the ODI series in New Zealand and at home will help settle the squad.
- Chennai Test: fans in Tamil Nadu get a Border-Gavaskar Test at Chepauk from 29 January.
- IPL 2027: the IPL usually begins in late March, soon after the home Test season ends.
The bottom line
From early-morning T20Is in New Zealand to a five-Test showdown with Australia, the next five months are a busy and important stretch for Team India. Bookmark this schedule and check back for updates as squads and timings are announced.
Fixtures are as published by 18 October 2026. Dates and venues can change, so check official BCCI announcements before you plan travel or tickets.
