India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Schedule, Squads, and Venues

The India tour of New Zealand 2026 bilateral series is set to commence on October 22, 2026, and run until December 1, 2026. This 12-match multi-format tour represents the largest inbound cricket tour in New Zealand's history, comprising five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches. 

The Test leg is of utmost relevance, counting directly toward the ongoing 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle.

For cricket enthusiasts analyzing the New Zealand vs India Schedule, this tour maps a dense 40-day itinerary spanning major venues across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton.

New Zealand vs India Complete Schedule

The following table provides the confirmed dates, venues, and timings for every fixture. Timings are displayed in Pakistan Standard Time.

Match Designation	Date (2026)	Venue Location	Time (PKT)
1st T20I	October 22	Hagley Oval, Christchurch	12:00 PM
2nd T20I	October 24	Hagley Oval, Christchurch	12:00 PM
3rd T20I	October 27	Hnry Stadium, Wellington	12:00 PM
4th T20I	October 30	Eden Park, Auckland	12:00 PM
5th T20I	November 1	Seddon Park, Hamilton	12:00 PM
1st ODI	November 4	Eden Park, Auckland	7:00 AM
2nd ODI	November 7	Hnry Stadium, Wellington	7:00 AM
3rd ODI	November 10	Seddon Park, Hamilton	7:00 AM
4th ODI	November 13	Bay Oval, Tauranga	7:00 AM
5th ODI	November 15	Bay Oval, Tauranga	7:00 AM
1st Test	November 19–23	Basin Reserve, Wellington	3:00 AM
2nd Test	Nov 27–Dec 1	Hagley Oval, Christchurch	3:00 AM

India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Official Squads

Strategists from both setups have prioritised technical adjustments tailored specifically to handling the extra bounce and swing typical of early summer pitches across the South and North Islands.

India T20I Squad

Shreyas Iyer (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

New Zealand T20I Squad

Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Blair Tickner.

ODI & Test Squads

For the subsequent five-match ODI series and the critical two-match Test series, the complete operational squads will be managed continuously through the tour by the selection committees.

Strategic Preview and Pitch Analysis

Navigating an early-season tour in New Zealand tests a team's adaptation skills to the absolute limit. Hagley Oval and the Basin Reserve traditionally present bright green surfaces that offer considerable seam movement and carry during the first two sessions.

India’s batting blueprint will rely on how the top order negotiates the movement from New Zealand's pace battery. Conversely, the smaller straight boundaries at Eden Park in Auckland are bound to reward aggressive vertical bat shots, meaning the five-match T20I series will function as a fast-paced tactical chess match.

Critical Implications and Importance of the New Zealand vs India Schedule

This dense layout of fixtures carries immense weight across the international cricket calendar, serving as a vital proving ground for both nations. Beyond the fierce historical rivalry, the two-match Test leg stands as a paramount battleground for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), where precious points will directly shape the road to the finals. 

For India, navigating the challenging, swing-friendly Kiwi conditions so early in the itinerary is a definitive test of their overseas caliber and technical resilience. Meanwhile, the extensive 10-match white-ball segment offers both teams a crucial opportunity to test tactical combinations, blood young talent, and solidify their global rankings.

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