Here’s the complete schedule of the Indian men’s cricket team for 2026. The year kicks off with New Zealand visiting India for limited-overs matches starting on January 11 in Vadodara. Fans can look forward to exciting action in the T20 World Cup, followed by home series against West Indies and South Africa. India also tours abroad for challenging series, testing their skills in different conditions. This schedule includes all match dates, venues, and timings. It’s perfect for cricket enthusiasts who want to plan their viewing and follow every game closely
Full India 2026 Cricket Schedule: Month-by-Month
New Zealand Tour: January 2026 White-Ball Start
3 ODIs + 5 T20Is home – WC perfect prep.
- Jan 11: 1st ODI vs NZ, BCA Stadium Vadodara, 1:30 PM IST
- Jan 14: 2nd ODI, Niranjan Shah Stadium Rajkot, 1:30 PM
- Jan 18: 3rd ODI, Holkar Stadium Indore, 1:30 PM
- Jan 21: 1st T20I, VCA Stadium Nagpur, 7:00 PM
- Jan 23: 2nd T20I, Raipur, 7:00 PM
- Jan 25: 3rd T20I, Guwahati, 7:00 PM
- Jan 28: 4th T20I, Visakhapatnam, 7:00 PM
- Jan 31: 5th T20I, Thiruvananthapuram, 7:00 PM
Crowds pack Rajkot; dew tests bowlers.
T20 World Cup 2026: Feb-Mar Blockbuster
India-Sri Lanka hosts; India Group games locked.
- Feb 7: IND vs USA, Wankhede Mumbai, 7:00 PM
- Feb 12: IND vs Namibia, Arun Jaitley Delhi, 7:00 PM
- Feb 15: IND vs Pakistan, R Premadasa Colombo, 7:00 PM
- Feb 18: IND vs Netherlands, Narendra Modi Ahmedabad, 7:00 PM
Super 8s to final Mar 8 – Kohli's stage!
April-May 2026: IPL League Fireworks
Starts early April; mega auction fuels rivalries.
June 2026: Afghanistan Home Rarity
1 Test + 3 ODIs – spin heaven.
July 2026: England Away T20/ODI Tour
England hosts white-ball (Times OI details).
- Jul 1: 1st T20I, Chester-le-Street, 11:00 PM IST
- Jul 4: 2nd T20I, Manchester, 7:00 PM
- Jul 7: 3rd T20I, Nottingham, 11:00 PM
- Jul 9: 4th T20I, Bristol, 11:00 PM
- Jul 11: 5th T20I, Southampton, 11:00 PM
- Jul 14: 1st ODI, Birmingham, 5:30 PM
- Jul 16: 2nd ODI, Cardiff, 5:30 PM
- Jul 19: 3rd ODI, Lord's London, 3:30 PM
Bazball vs Indian chase masters.
August 2026: Sri Lanka Away Tests
2 Tests – subcontinent swing.
Sep-Oct 2026: West Indies Home Multi-Format
3 ODIs + 5 T20s; Tests Ahmedabad/Kolkata.
Oct-Nov 2026: New Zealand Away Full Tour
2 Tests + 3 ODIs + 5 T20s – green-top grind.
December 2026: Sri Lanka Home Close
3 ODIs + 3 T20s – year-end cheer.
When Is Team India Playing Next?
India's cricketing journey for 2026 will kick off with a home series against New Zealand starting with an ODI series scheduled to take place around mid-January; this will be closely followed by India preparing for the T20 World Cup, which will have pressure on the team. Keep an eye out for announcements as dates are confirmed by the BCCI and be on the lookout for notifications from major sports apps as well. It's very important to have early games that help build momentum for the team.
Key Players to Watch in 2026
In terms of exciting players to keep an eye on during 2026, the team will feature several members of the youth movement, such as Shubman Gill (who will play extremely well across all formats, including the ODI version of the game), along with perhaps one of the most exciting players, Riyan Parag, expected to come into his own playing within the T20 format for the team. The return of Bumrah to the Test squad and tough series played by India will give India a much stronger bowling unit. Additionally, with the strength of India's home record over the years, this makes the team very dangerous at home.
Where to Watch and Buy Cricket Tickets
The vast majority of live games will likely be streamed via the JioCinema service due to the opportunity for fans to watch online for free. Ticket sales for every match played in the home series, in particular the New Zealand home series, have a history of being incredibly fast-selling via the BookMyShow platform and many of the stadiums Which will host this home series, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata, will likely be sold-out stadiums.
