India will host New Zealand for a crucial white-ball series in January 2026, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is as a key preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the full schedule and venues, with matches spread across eight cities.
Full Schedule: India vs New Zealand 2026
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 11 Jan 2026 | Sunday | 1:30 PM | Baroda |
| 2nd ODI | 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | 1:30 PM | Rajkot |
| 3rd ODI | 18 Jan 2026 | Sunday | 1:30 PM | Indore |
| 1st T20I | 21 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Nagpur |
| 2nd T20I | 23 Jan 2026 | Friday | 7:00 PM | Raipur |
| 3rd T20I | 25 Jan 2026 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Guwahati |
| 4th T20I | 28 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Vizag |
| 5th T20I | 31 Jan 2026 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Trivandrum |
Venue Highlights
- ODIs:
- Baroda (Kotambi Stadium): Hosts its first men’s international match in over 15 years1.
- Rajkot
- Indore
- T20Is:
- Nagpur
- Raipur
- Guwahati
- Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
- Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Series Significance
- The series serves as a final tune-up for India ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026.
- Expect squad rotation and experimentation as both teams fine-tune their combinations for the World Cup.
- Veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from T20Is and Tests, are likely to feature in the ODI series, while Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead the T20I squad.
Broadcast & Streaming
- Details on broadcast and streaming are expected closer to the series, but matches will likely be available on major Indian sports networks and digital platforms.
Summary:
The India vs New Zealand white-ball series in January 2026 will feature 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is across eight venues, with matches held in the afternoon (ODIs) and evening (T20Is). The series is a pivotal part of both teams’ preparations for the T20 World Cup.
