India vs New Zealand 2026 Series Schedule Released with Full Venues and Squad Updates

New Zealand will tour India in January 2026 for an exciting limited-overs series, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is between Jan. 11 and Jan. 31. The 50-over leg of the tour will attract attention due to the return of legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, while the T20I series will serve as crucial preparation for India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7.

India have experienced mixed results in ODIs this season, including a 1-2 loss to Australia in October followed by a home series win against South Africa in November. Despite resting key players like Jasprit Bumrah and missing captain Shubman Gill and deputy Shreyas Iyer, India won matches in Ranchi and Visakhapatnam, showcasing depth in the squad.

In T20Is, India dominated South Africa 3-1, with strong performances in Cuttack, Dharamshala, and Ahmedabad. The team faced challenges in Mullanpur, and the Lucknow fixture was abandoned due to fog. The selectors have made adjustments for the New Zealand series, bringing back Ishan Kishan and power-hitter Rinku Singh, while including Jitesh Sharma for added options behind the stumps.

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The series will kick off with the first ODI on Jan. 11 in Vadodara at 1:30 PM IST, followed by matches in Rajkot and Indore. The T20I leg begins Jan. 21 in Nagpur, with subsequent fixtures in Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram, all scheduled for evening starts at 7:00 PM IST.

India’s confirmed T20I squad includes Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, and Ishan Kishan, among others. The ODI squad for India, as well as New Zealand’s T20I and ODI squads, are expected to be announced closer to the series.

Fans can watch the high-voltage clashes on the Star Sports Network, with all matches available for livestreaming on the Jio Hotstar app and website. The series promises intense cricketing action, blending India’s star power with New Zealand’s disciplined approach, setting the stage for a thrilling prelude to the T20 World Cup.

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