New Zealand tours India in January 2026 for a white ball series featuring three ODIs and five T20Is, scheduled just ahead of the T20 World Cup. The tour runs from January 11 to 31, with matches played across eight venues in India, making it an important build up for both teams.
The BCCI confirmed the schedule in June 2025 as part of India’s 2025 to 26 home season. Vadodara will host a men’s international match after more than 15 years, and squads for both teams have already been announced. Below, you will find the full schedule, team squads, where to watch, and the head to head record.
New Zealand Tour of India 2026 ODI Schedule
The 3-match ODI series will kick off on January 11, 2026, in Vadodara and conclude on January 18, 2026, in Indore.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 11 2026 | 1st ODI | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM |
| Wed, Jan 14 2026 | 2nd ODI | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM |
| Sun, Jan 18 2026 | 3rd ODI | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 1:30 PM | 8:00 AM |
New Zealand Tour of India 2026 T20I Schedule
The five-match T20I series will begin on January 21, 2026, in Nagpur and conclude on January 31, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 21 2026 | 1st T20I | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Fri, Jan 23 2026 | 2nd T20I | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Sun, Jan 25 2026 | 3rd T20I | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Wed, Jan 28 2026 | 4th T20I | ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Sat, Jan 31 2026 | 5th T20I | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Squad
The official squads for both teams are announced by the respective cricket boards. Here are the squads for both teams:
India ODI Squad
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
India T20I Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand ODI Squad
Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Michael Bracewell (C), Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Zakary Foulkes, Jayden Lennox, Devon Conway (WK), Mitchell Hay (WK), Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Rae.
New Zealand T20I Squad
Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (C), Zakary Foulkes, Devon Conway (WK), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record
India and New Zealand have a rich cricketing rivalry that spans several decades. Here’s a look at the head-to-head records in both formats:
| Format | Total Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 120 | 62 | 50 | 1 | 7 |
| T20I | 25 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Fans can catch all the action from the New Zealand Tour of India 2026 through various platforms:
Live Streaming In India
For live streaming, fans can watch it on Jio Hotstar, and for TV broadcasts, Indian Fans Watch it on Star Sports Network Channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Hindi)
Live Streaming In New Zealand
Kiwi Fans can watch the telecast on Sky Sports NZ to cheer their team
| Region | Platform | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India (TV) | Star Sports | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Hindi |
| India (Streaming) | Jio Hotstar | Live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ | Complete coverage for Kiwi fans |
Tickets Information
Tickets for the New Zealand Tour of India 2026 matches can be purchased through the following channels:
- Online Booking: BookMyShow, District by Zomato (for Indore match), and official state cricket association websites
- Stadium Counters: Tickets available at venue box offices before match days
- Price Range: Starting from ₹800 to ₹7,000 depending on stand and category
- Entry Requirements: Valid ID proof and ticket (mobile or printed) required
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Conclusion: New Zealand Tour Of India Will Start From January 11
Get ready for a jam-packed month of top-notch cricket when New Zealand heads to India in January 2026. We’re talking eight legendary stadiums, three ODIs, five T20Is, and two teams who know how to put on a show. Every match matters, especially with the T20 World Cup just around the corner.
India’s got the home crowd and some serious firepower—think Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav. They’ll want to make a statement. But New Zealand isn’t coming just to make up the numbers. Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the ODI squad and will be lead the T20I squad.
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