India Cricket Schedule 2026-27: All Series, Dates and Venues
A month-long tour of New Zealand, a December white-ball block at home, Zimbabwe in January and a five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy to close the season.
India’s 2026-27 calendar is one of the busiest in years. It started with the West Indies in September, and it now moves to New Zealand for the biggest bilateral tour the Black Caps have ever hosted. It finishes at home with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the last series of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
Below you will find every confirmed fixture, grouped by series. Use the filter to see only Tests, ODIs or T20Is, and the badges update automatically based on today’s date.
Season at a Glance
| Series | Dates | Matches | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies in India | 27 Sep – 17 Oct 2026 | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | India |
| India in New Zealand | 22 Oct – 1 Dec 2026 | 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, 2 Tests | New Zealand |
| Sri Lanka in India | 13 – 27 Dec 2026 | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | India |
| Zimbabwe in India | 3 – 9 Jan 2027 | 3 ODIs | India |
| Australia in India | 21 Jan – 3 Mar 2027 | 5 Tests | India |
West Indies in India
CompletedIndia won the ODI series 2–1 under Shubman Gill. The T20I series ended 2–2 after the fifth match was washed out.
- 27SepODI1st ODITrivandrum · 2:00 PM
- 30SepODI2nd ODIGuwahati · 2:00 PM
- 03OctODI3rd ODINew Chandigarh (Mullanpur) · 2:00 PM
- 06OctT20I1st T20ILucknow · 7:00 PM
- 09OctT20I2nd T20IRanchi · 7:00 PM
- 11OctT20I3rd T20IIndore · 7:00 PM
- 14OctT20I4th T20IHyderabad · 7:00 PM
- 17OctT20I5th T20IBengaluru · 7:00 PM
India in New Zealand
Under way12 matches across all three formats: 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs and 2 Tests. Shubman Gill leads the ODI and Test sides. India have not played a Test series in New Zealand since 2019-20, and the Black Caps beat India 3–0 in India in 2024-25. Live on SonyLIV in India.
- 22OctT20I1st T20IHagley Oval, Christchurch · 12:30 PM
- 24OctT20I2nd T20IHagley Oval, Christchurch · 12:30 PM
- 27OctT20I3rd T20IWellington · 12:30 PM
- 30OctT20I4th T20IEden Park, Auckland · 12:30 PM
- 01NovT20I5th T20ISeddon Park, Hamilton · 12:30 PM
- 04NovODI1st ODIEden Park, Auckland · 7:30 AM
- 07NovODI2nd ODIWellington · 7:30 AM
- 10NovODI3rd ODISeddon Park, Hamilton · time TBC
- 13NovODI4th ODIMount Maunganui · time TBC
- 15NovODI5th ODIMount Maunganui · time TBC
- 19NovTEST1st Test (19–23 Nov)Wellington
- 27NovTEST2nd Test (27 Nov–1 Dec)Christchurch
Sri Lanka in India
13–27 DecA compact white-ball series, three ODIs followed by three T20Is.
- 13DecODI1st ODINew Delhi · 2:00 PM
- 16DecODI2nd ODIBengaluru · 2:00 PM
- 19DecODI3rd ODIAhmedabad · 2:00 PM
- 22DecT20I1st T20IRajkot · 7:00 PM
- 24DecT20I2nd T20ICuttack · 7:00 PM
- 27DecT20I3rd T20IPune · 7:00 PM
Zimbabwe in India
3–9 JanThree ODIs in the new year, with the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon.
- 03JanODI1st ODIKolkata · 2:00 PM
- 06JanODI2nd ODIHyderabad · 2:00 PM
- 09JanODI3rd ODIMumbai · 2:00 PM
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia in India
21 Jan – 3 MarFive Tests to finish the World Test Championship cycle. There is an eight-day gap between the second and third Tests.
- 21JanTEST1st Test (21–25 Jan)Nagpur · 9:30 AM
- 29JanTEST2nd Test (29 Jan–2 Feb)Chennai · 9:30 AM
- 11FebTEST3rd Test (11–15 Feb)Guwahati · 9:00 AM
- 19FebTEST4th Test (19–23 Feb)Ranchi · 9:30 AM
- 27FebTEST5th Test (27 Feb–3 Mar)Ahmedabad · 9:30 AM
What Comes After
The next big date is the 2027 ODI World Cup, hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from 2 October to 27 November 2027. India open against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on 7 October, then face Pakistan in Johannesburg on 10 October. Series like New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe double as preparation.
Fixtures for India after the Australia Test series, including the 2027 IPL window and the next touring cycle, were not confirmed in the sources checked, so keep an eye on the BCCI for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does India’s 2026-27 home international season finish?
It finishes with the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Ahmedabad, which begins on 27 February 2027.
Where will the first Test against Australia be played?
Nagpur hosts the opener from 21 January 2027, followed by Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad.
How many matches does India play at home this season?
India play 22 home matches: 9 ODIs, 8 T20Is and 5 Tests, across 17 venues.
Where can I watch the New Zealand tour in India?
The T20I, ODI and Test series are streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website.
