BCCI Announces Full Schedule for New Zealand’s Tour of India (2026)
MUMBAI, [DATE] – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the complete schedule for New Zealand’s tour of India in January 2026, featuring 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is across seven cities. This will be the first bilateral series between the two teams since India’s Champions Trophy 2025 final victory over New Zealand.
IND vs NZ 2026: Full Schedule & Venues
ODI Series (3 Matches)
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Jan 11, 2026 | Baroda (Kotambi Stadium) | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Jan 14, 2026 | Rajkot | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Jan 18, 2026 | Indore | 1:30 PM |
Highlights: ODI Series
✔ Kotambi Stadium’s Men’s ODI Debut – First international men’s match in 15+ years (previously hosted WPL & Women’s ODIs).
✔ Day Matches – All ODIs start at 1:30 PM IST.
✔ Return to Traditional ODI Format – 50-over games after focus on T20 leagues.
T20I Series (5 Matches)
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Jan 21, 2026 | Nagpur | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Jan 23, 2026 | Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Jan 25, 2026 | Guwahati | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | Jan 28, 2026 | Visakhapatnam (Vizag) | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | Jan 31, 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM |
Highlights: T20I Series
✔ Night Matches – All games at 7:00 PM IST (Prime-time viewership).
✔ Geographical Spread – Matches in East (Guwahati), South (Vizag, Trivandrum), Central (Nagpur, Raipur).
✔ T20 World Cup 2026 Prep – Crucial for India’s squad selection.
Why This Series Matters
For India
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Final T20I Prep Before T20 World Cup 2026 (Co-hosted with Sri Lanka).
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Testing New Talent – Likely to experiment with young players.
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Kotambi Stadium’s Revival – New venue for future ICC events?
For New Zealand
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Build-Up to Afghanistan Series – Key for T20 World Cup preparations.
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Chance to Avenge Champions Trophy 2025 Final Loss.
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FAQs: IND vs NZ 2026 Series
1. When does the IND vs NZ 2026 series start?
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January 11, 2026 (1st ODI in Baroda).
2. Which stadium is hosting its first men’s ODI in 15 years?
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Kotambi Stadium, Baroda (Last hosted men’s ODI in 2011).
3. How many T20Is will be played?
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5 T20Is (Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Vizag, Trivandrum).
4. Will Hardik Pandya & Kane Williamson play?
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Likely, but squad announcements will be made closer to the series.
5. Where can I buy tickets?
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BookMyShow & PayTM Insider (Sales open 3 months before matches).
