One of cricket’s most anticipated rivalries will return this October as India prepare to face New Zealand in a high-profile multi-format series. The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 will feature 12 international matches, giving both sides plenty to play for across T20Is, ODIs and Tests.
The tour begins on October 22 with five T20Is, followed by five ODIs and two Test matches, concluding on December 1. Five New Zealand venues will host the contest, bringing different conditions and challenges for both teams.
Read on for the complete schedule, squad details, and everything else to know about the tour.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 at a Glance
- Tour Dates: October 22 to December 1, 2026
- Total Matches: 12 (5 T20Is, 5 ODIs and 2 Tests)
- India T20I Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- New Zealand T20I Captain: Mitchell Santner
- India ODI Captain (First Three ODIs): Shubman Gill
- India ODI Captain (Fourth and Fifth ODIs): Shreyas Iyer
- New Zealand ODI Captain: Mitchell Santner (all five ODIs)
- India Test Captain: Shubman Gill
- New Zealand Test Captain: Yet to be announced
- Venues: Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui
- Broadcast in India: Sony Sports channels
- Live Streaming in India: SonyLIV
- Broadcast and Live Streaming in New Zealand: Sky Sport, with Hindi and English commentary options
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Full Schedule
Here is the complete schedule of the India Tour of New Zealand 2026:
| Date and Day | Format | Teams | Time (IST / GMT / Local) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 1st T20I | New Zealand vs India | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 8:00 PM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | 2nd T20I | New Zealand vs India | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 8:00 PM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | TBD |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | 3rd T20I | New Zealand vs India | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 8:00 PM | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | TBD |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | 4th T20I | New Zealand vs India | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 8:00 PM | Eden Park, Auckland | TBD |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5th T20I | New Zealand vs India | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 8:00 PM | Seddon Park, Hamilton | TBD |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 1st ODI | New Zealand vs India | 7:30 AM / 2:00 AM / 3:00 PM | Eden Park, Auckland | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | 2nd ODI | New Zealand vs India | 7:30 AM / 2:00 AM / 3:00 PM | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | TBD |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | 3rd ODI | New Zealand vs India | 7:30 AM / 2:00 AM / 3:00 PM | Seddon Park, Hamilton | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | 4th ODI | New Zealand vs India | 7:30 AM / 2:00 AM / 3:00 PM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | TBD |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 5th ODI | New Zealand vs India | 7:30 AM / 2:00 AM / 3:00 PM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | TBD |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 1st Test | New Zealand vs India | 3:30 AM / 10:00 PM (Nov 18) / 11:00 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | 2nd Test | New Zealand vs India | 3:30 AM / 10:00 PM (Nov 26) / 11:00 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | TBD |
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Squads
The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 will feature several established international stars across T20Is, ODIs and Tests. Both teams will aim to select balanced squads to compete across all three formats.
Here are the format squads for the upcoming tour.
T20I Squads
India
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Nathan Smith, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner.
ODI Squads
India Squad for the First Three ODIs
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dhir, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Anshul Kamboj, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.
India Squad for the Fourth and Fifth ODIs
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper), Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand Squad for the First Three ODIs
Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Nathan Smith, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Blair Tickner.
New Zealand Squad for the Fourth and Fifth ODIs
Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Mitchell Hay (Wicketkeeper), Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper), Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
Test Squads
India
Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand
Yet to be announced [Will be updated once announced]
India Tour of New Zealand 2026: Venue Details
The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 will feature matches at six grounds across five cities. Each venue will host specific T20Is, ODIs or Tests during the multi-format tour.
Here are the complete venue details of the India Tour of New Zealand 2026:
1. Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Hagley Oval sits within Christchurch’s scenic Hagley Park and offers a relaxed, parkland setting. The ground has a capacity of approximately 18,000–20,000 spectators.
The pitch generally provides good bounce and carry for fast bowlers, particularly under overcast skies. Batters can play their shots once they settle at the crease.
- Location: Hagley Park, Christchurch
- Approximate Capacity: 18,000–20,000
- Matches Scheduled: 1st and 2nd T20Is (October 22 and 24); 2nd Test (November 27–December 1)
2. Hnry Stadium, Wellington
Hnry Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, is a modern sports venue near Wellington’s waterfront. It has a capacity of approximately 34,500 spectators.
Wellington’s strong winds can influence bowling and fielding, while the pitch traditionally offers pace and bounce. Fast bowlers may find helpful conditions when the weather supports swing.
- Location: Waterloo Quay, Wellington
- Approximate Capacity: 34,500
- Matches Scheduled: 3rd T20I (October 27); 2nd ODI (November 7)
3. Eden Park, Auckland
Eden Park is New Zealand’s premier sporting venue, located in Mount Eden, Auckland. With a capacity of around 45,000–50,000, the stadium can provide an energetic atmosphere for major international matches.
Its short straight boundaries make the ground particularly interesting for white-ball cricket. Bowlers need accurate lengths and well-planned variations to limit scoring opportunities.
- Location: Mount Eden, Auckland
- Approximate Capacity: 45,000–50,000
- Matches Scheduled: 4th T20I (October 30); 1st ODI (November 4)
4. Seddon Park, Hamilton
Seddon Park is a traditional cricket ground in Frankton, Hamilton, with a capacity of approximately 10,000–12,000 spectators. Its grassy embankments and tree-lined surroundings create a relaxed setting for international cricket.
The surface generally supports stroke-play with its even pace and true bounce. Spinners may also find assistance as matches progress, depending on pitch conditions.
- Location: Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton
- Approximate Capacity: 10,000–12,000
- Matches Scheduled: 5th T20I (November 1); 3rd ODI (November 10)
5. Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval is located at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui, near Tauranga’s coastal Bay of Plenty region. The venue holds around 10,000 spectators and offers a relaxed setting for international cricket.
The pitch typically provides a balance between bat and ball, with good pace and carry. Batters can score freely when they find their rhythm, while spinners may gain some assistance as matches progress.
- Location: Blake Park, Mount Maunganui
- Approximate Capacity: 10,000
- Matches Scheduled: 4th and 5th ODIs (November 13 and 15)
6. Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
The Cello Basin Reserve is a historic cricket ground in Mount Cook, Wellington, with a capacity of approximately 11,600 spectators. Its grass banks and traditional surroundings give the venue a distinctive atmosphere for Test cricket.
The surface often offers seam movement and bounce, creating opportunities for fast bowlers. Batters must adapt to the conditions as the pitch wears over five days.
- Location: Mount Cook, Wellington
- Approximate Capacity: 11,600
- Matches Scheduled: 1st Test (November 19–23)
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record
India hold the advantage over New Zealand across all three formats, with more wins in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. The head-to-head record across each format is summarised below.
| Format | Span | Matches Played | India Won | New Zealand Won | Drawn | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1955–2024 | 65 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 1975–2026 | 123 | 63 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| T20Is | 2007–2026 | 31 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
India enter the tour with a stronger overall record, but New Zealand will have home conditions on their side. The five-match T20I and ODI series will test both teams’ ability to adapt to different grounds and playing conditions.
New Zealand will look to challenge India’s advantage, particularly in the longer format, where drawn matches have been common.
With 12 matches across three formats, both teams have several opportunities to make their mark and finish the tour on a strong note.
Must-Watch Players on the India Tour of New Zealand 2026
The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 features exciting players across T20Is, ODIs and Tests. Both teams have experienced international stars and talented players who can influence the results.
The table highlights three players from each side, with a recent performance and a reason to watch them during the tour.
| Player | Team | Format | Recent Performance | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | India | T20I | A key attacking batter in India’s T20I setup, included in the squad for the New Zealand tour. | His aggressive approach can help India make quick starts in the five-match series. |
| Shubman Gill | India | ODI | Scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls against West Indies on September 30, 2026. | His recent double century makes him one of India’s key batters for the ODI series. |
| Devdutt Padikkal | India | Test | Named in India’s squad for the two-Test series in New Zealand. | The tour offers him an opportunity to make an impact in overseas Test conditions. |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | ODI | Scored 137 off 131 balls against India in the third ODI on January 18, 2026. | His ability to build long innings makes him an important batter for New Zealand. |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | ODI | Scored 106 against India in the third ODI on January 18, 2026. | His attacking batting and fielding can help New Zealand change a match quickly. |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | T20I | Scored 43 off 35 balls against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final on March 8, 2026. | His left-arm spin, batting and leadership will be important in the T20I series. |
Other Players to Watch
ndia have several other players worth watching across the tour. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bring extensive ODI experience and will be important figures in the five-match series. Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the Test squad also strengthens India’s pace attack.
For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra is worth watching in ODIs, while Devon Conway and Tom Latham bring experience in white-ball cricket. Kyle Jamieson could be an important player in the ODIs, using his pace and bounce to challenge India’s batters.
How to Buy Tickets for the India Tour of New Zealand 2026
You can buy tickets for the India Tour of New Zealand 2026 through New Zealand Cricket’s official ticketing platform. Fans can visit the website and select their preferred match to check available seats and ticket prices.
Ticket availability and prices may vary depending on the venue and fixture. Also, always remember to check the match date, venue, and entry conditions carefully when purchasing tickets.
How to Watch India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Live
Fans in India can watch the India Tour of New Zealand 2026 live on Sony Sports Network, with online streaming available through SonyLIV. The coverage will include all three formats: T20Is, ODIs, and Tests.
In New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide television coverage, while fans can stream matches through Sky Sport Now. Hindi and English commentary options will be available for the tour.
Viewers in other countries should check their local sports broadcasters and streaming services for regional coverage details.
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Conclusion
The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 brings another opportunity for two familiar rivals to test their strengths across international cricket. Both teams will aim to make the most of the contest and deliver strong performances.
The tour also gives emerging players a chance to establish themselves alongside experienced international stars. Their performances could influence team combinations and create new talking points for fans.
For cricket lovers, the series promises plenty to follow as the two sides compete across important formats. Individual battles and standout performances will add to the excitement throughout the tour.
FAQs
India announced its ODI squads on October 16, 2026. Shubman Gill will captain the first three ODIs, while Shreyas Iyer will lead the team for the fourth and fifth matches.
The India vs New Zealand 2026 tour will take place across six venues: Hagley Oval in Christchurch, Hnry Stadium in Wellington, Eden Park in Auckland, Seddon Park in Hamilton, Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, and Basin Reserve in Wellington
Hardik Pandya is missing the India vs New Zealand series due to a fresh right shin injury and ongoing recovery from previous lower-body issues
India and New Zealand will play five ODIs from November 4 to November 15, 2026.
The India vs New Zealand series features five T20Is, scheduled from October 22 to November 1, 2026.
India will tour New Zealand from October 22 to December 1, 2026, for a multi-format series featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. India will return home in December to host Sri Lanka for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is.
The five T20Is are scheduled for October 22 and 24 in Christchurch, October 27 in Wellington, October 30 in Auckland, and November 1 in Hamilton.
In India, fans can watch the India vs New Zealand T20I series on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on SonyLIV.
The first T20I will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 22, 2026.
