India vs New Zealand White-Ball Series 2026: Full ODI and T20I Schedule Announced

The India national cricket team will kick off their 2026 international season with a comprehensive white-ball series against the New Zealand national cricket team, serving as the final preparation ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The home series will feature three One Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five T20 Internationals, mirroring India’s recent white-ball assignments against Australia and South Africa. The opening match will take place just days into the new year, leaving both teams with limited preparation time before competitive action begins.

India vs New Zealand ODI Series Schedule – 2026

India and New Zealand will contest a three-match ODI series, with all games scheduled as day fixtures starting at 1:30 PM IST.

• 1st ODI: January 11, 2026 – Vadodara
• 2nd ODI: January 14, 2026 – Rajkot
• 3rd ODI: January 18, 2026 – Indore

India are expected to be led by Shubman Gill, although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to officially announce the ODI squad.

India vs New Zealand T20I Series Schedule – 2026

Following the ODIs, the focus will shift to the shortest format with a five-match T20I series, all scheduled as night games starting at 7:00 PM IST.

• 1st T20I: January 21, 2026 – Nagpur
• 2nd T20I: January 23, 2026 – Raipur
• 3rd T20I: January 25, 2026 – Guwahati
• 4th T20I: January 28, 2026 – Visakhapatnam
• 5th T20I: January 31, 2026 – Thiruvananthapuram

The BCCI has confirmed that the T20I squad will be identical to India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad, making the series a crucial rehearsal ahead of the global tournament.

Key Focus Before T20 World Cup

With India set to defend their T20 World Cup title, the New Zealand series is expected to play a vital role in finalising combinations, assessing player form, and fine-tuning strategies. The ODIs will also help selectors evaluate depth ahead of future bilateral and ICC events later in the year.