A massive multi-format series between India and New Zealand later in the year promises a blockbuster match for cricket fans, following the arrival of New Zealand in India to play a series of 10 matches across the country.Cricket lovers are in for a blockbuster later this year as New Zealand has come to India to play a 10-match series across the country and now India has reached New Zealand. It will be a 12-match bilateral tour between October and December 2026 that will be the biggest bilateral series New Zealand has hosted, with each match played overseas.
The tour will feature five T20 Internationals, five One-Day Internationals, two Test matches and the games will be played in some of the most iconic venues in the country. The series should draw massive crowds particularly with the 2027 ODI World Cup just around the corner, and both sides moving to refine their sides for the big tournament.
The action will start with a five-match T20I series, allowing both teams to explore some depth in the shortest format. Over the years, India has built up a rivalry with New Zealand in T20 cricket and the recent series between the two teams has never been a dull one.
With the T20Is over, their minds will now be on the 50-over format. The five-match ODI series may turn out to be important for both teams in their preparations for the next World Cup cycle. The Indians will be especially excited about the prospect of playing with big names like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma since ODI cricket is an integral part of their international journey.
The tour will culminate in a two-match Test series, after weeks of white-ball cricket, that will put red-ball cricket back on the agenda. The matches will also give India a chance to turn the table on New Zealand and to revive their fond memories from the great contests they have produced over the years.
The contest has gone through interesting developments in recent years. New Zealand had a great time from the opposite side in their last Test series against India, but India will be looking to make a big impact on Kiwi turf.
New Zealand Cricket considers the tour to be one of the biggest events of their home summer. Both sides are expected to be well stocked with world-class players, and the series will also be watched by fans from around the world, so stadiums will likely be packed with fans throughout the series.
The tour will not only be about the cricket but also be a celebration of the expanding sporting relationship between India and New Zealand. With the big guns heading into the World Cup and a busy schedule, the series may be one of the most discussed bilateral fixtures this season.
The New Zealand team has been sent to India for the 2026-27 tour.The New Zealand team will tour India in 2026-27.
T20I Series
- October 22 – 1st T20I, Christchurch
The match between Australia and New Zealand will be played as scheduled on October 24 – 2nd T20I, Christchurch. - October 27 – 3rd T20I, Wellington
- October 30 – 4th T20I, Auckland
The fifth T20I between New Zealand and India will be played at Hamilton on November 1-5.
ODI Series
- November 7 – 2nd ODI, Auckland
- November 7 – 2nd ODI, Wellington
- November 11 – 4th ODI, Hamilton
- November 13 – 4th ODI, Tauranga
- November 15 – 5th ODI, Tauranga
Test Series
Wellington is in 1st Test – November 19-23
- November 27-December 1 – 2nd Test, Christchurch
The series with New Zealand, which will be hosted in three formats, is set to be one of the largest international cricket events of the year.
