India vs New Zealand 2026: Full Schedule, Squads, Live Streaming and Match Timings
India’s men’s cricket team is set to tour New Zealand for a multi-format series featuring five T20 Internationals, five One Day Internationals and two Test matches. The tour, scheduled to begin on October 22, 2026, will keep both teams busy across several New Zealand venues.
The Test series will form part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, while the ODI matches will offer both sides an opportunity to strengthen their preparations for the next ODI World Cup.
New Zealand Cricket confirmed the tour as part of its home international season. The series will also mark a significant chapter in the sporting relationship between the two countries, with New Zealand commemorating 100 years of sporting ties with India.
Christchurch will host the first two T20Is on October 22 and 24. The teams will then travel to Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton for the remaining three matches.
The five-match ODI series will begin in Auckland on November 4, followed by matches in Wellington, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui. The Test series is scheduled to begin on November 19.
Here’s everything you need to know about the India vs New Zealand 2026 tour, including the full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming information.
India vs New Zealand 2026: Full T20I Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | 1st T20I | Christchurch |
| October 24, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Christchurch |
| October 27, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Wellington |
| October 30, 2026 | 4th T20I | Auckland |
| November 1, 2026 | 5th T20I | Hamilton |
The T20I series will open in Christchurch before moving to three other venues. The final match is scheduled for November 1 in Hamilton.
India vs New Zealand 2026: Full ODI Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | 1st ODI | 7:30 AM | Auckland |
| November 7, 2026 | 2nd ODI | 7:30 AM | Wellington |
| November 10, 2026 | 3rd ODI | 7:30 AM | Hamilton |
| November 13, 2026 | 4th ODI | 7:30 AM | Mount Maunganui |
| November 15, 2026 | 5th ODI | 7:30 AM | Mount Maunganui |
All five ODIs are listed to begin at 7:30 AM IST. Auckland will host the opening match, while Mount Maunganui will stage the final two games of the series.
India vs New Zealand 2026: Full Test Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 19-23, 2026 | 1st Test | 3:30 AM | Wellington |
| November 27 onward, 2026 | 2nd Test | 3:30 AM | Christchurch |
The two-Test series will begin in Wellington on November 19, followed by the second match in Christchurch.
The supplied schedule lists the second Test as November 27-31. Since November has only 30 days, the exact finishing date should be confirmed against the official fixture before publication.
Shreyas Iyer to Captain India in the Final Two ODIs
One of the notable developments in India’s tour plans is the change in captaincy for the final two ODIs. According to the supplied squad details, Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the fourth and fifth matches, with Shubman Gill unavailable as he prepares for the Test series.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has named separate squads for the first three ODIs and the final two matches.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in both ODI squads, while Iyer will serve as vice-captain in the first three matches before taking over the leadership role for the final two games.
There could also be an opportunity for Gill to feature in one of the India A matches against New Zealand A as part of his red-ball preparations. However, his participation in a specific match should be confirmed before publication.
Nine players from the Test squad have reportedly been included in the India A squad for the three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A.
Jasprit Bumrah has been selected for the Test series only, in line with workload management plans.
Where to Watch India vs New Zealand 2026 Live in India?
Sony Sports Network is listed as the broadcast partner for India’s tour of New Zealand 2026.
TV broadcast: The matches are expected to be televised on Sony Ten SD and HD channels in India.
Live streaming: The tour is listed for live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.
The India A vs New Zealand A unofficial Test matches are also included in the supplied broadcast details. Viewers should check the official Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV listings for confirmed coverage, channel numbers and streaming availability closer to the matches.
India’s Squad for the New Zealand Tour 2026
India Squad for the First Three ODIs
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Naman Dhir
- Anshul Kamboj
- Gurnoor Brar
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna*
- Kuldeep Yadav
India Squad for the Fourth and Fifth ODIs
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Tilak Varma
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper and Vice-Captain)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Naman Dhir
- Auqib Nabi
- Gurnoor Brar
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper)
- Mohammed Siraj
- Yash Thakur
- Kuldeep Yadav
India Test Squad
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)*
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Anshul Kamboj
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Sai Sudharsan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
India T20I Squad
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain)
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Naman Dhir
- Prince Yadav
- Mayank Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
What to Expect From India’s New Zealand Tour
The multi-format tour will test India’s depth across white-ball and red-ball cricket. The T20Is will provide an opportunity to assess the team’s options in the shortest format, while the ODIs will offer valuable preparation ahead of the next World Cup.
The Test series will carry additional importance because of its place in the World Test Championship cycle. With matches spread across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui, adapting to different venues and conditions will be an important part of the challenge for both teams.
For Indian fans, the early morning start times for the ODIs and Tests will also be worth keeping in mind when planning to watch the matches live.
Note: Match schedules, squad selections and broadcast arrangements should be checked against official announcements before publication, particularly the second Test dates and the starred player entries.
