India are touring New Zealand for five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests between 22 October and 1 December 2026. The T20Is run from 22 October to 1 November, with Shreyas Iyer captaining India. India won the first T20I by 4 wickets at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on 22 October, so they lead the series 1-0. The tour is shown on the Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV according to the reports we checked; see the broadcaster note below. This is as of 24 October 2026.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, 2 Tests |
| Tour dates | 22 Oct to 1 Dec 2026 |
| India T20I captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Series status | India lead the T20I series 1-0 after the first match |
| Today (24 Oct) | 2nd T20I, 12:30 PM IST, Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Last checked | 24 October 2026 |
India vs New Zealand 2026 full schedule
Times are in IST as published by Outlook India (13 Oct, updated 19 Oct). One of the Wellington venue names was garbled in the source, so we have shown only the city. Confirm exact grounds on the BCCI or New Zealand Cricket site.
| Match | Date | Start (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 22 Oct | 12:30 PM | Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | 24 Oct | 12:30 PM | Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | 27 Oct | 12:30 PM | Wellington |
| 4th T20I | 30 Oct | 12:30 PM | Auckland (Eden Park) |
| 5th T20I | 1 Nov | 12:30 PM | Hamilton (Seddon Park) |
| 1st ODI | 4 Nov | 7:30 AM | Auckland (Eden Park) |
| 2nd ODI | 7 Nov | 7:30 AM | Wellington |
| 3rd ODI | 10 Nov | 7:30 AM | Hamilton (Seddon Park) |
| 4th ODI | 13 Nov | 7:30 AM | Tauranga (Bay Oval) |
| 5th ODI | 15 Nov | 7:30 AM | Tauranga (Bay Oval) |
| 1st Test | 19-23 Nov | 3:30 AM | Wellington (Basin Reserve) |
| 2nd Test | 27 Nov-1 Dec | 3:30 AM | Christchurch |
The tour also includes three unofficial Tests for India A from 24 October to 10 November, per Esquire India.
India T20I squad
Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (reported ruled out of the 2nd T20I with an injury, with Kumar Kushagra called up as cover), Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand T20I squad
Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith.
ODI and Test squads
- Shubman Gill is listed as captain for the first three ODIs and both Tests, and Shreyas Iyer for the last two ODIs.
- As of the 19 October report, India’s ODI and Test squads and New Zealand’s Test squad had not been announced. A later listing dated 21 October refers to separate India ODI and Test squads, with Shubman Gill as Test captain and KL Rahul as vice-captain, but we did not verify the names, and New Zealand’s Test squad was still pending. Check the BCCI site.
- New Zealand’s ODI squads have been named, led by Mitchell Santner. Tom Latham is in the first three ODI group and Rachin Ravindra is also named there. Ravindra is reported out of the T20Is with a shoulder injury and may return for the ODIs.
Where to watch in India
Esquire India and a 21 October Yahoo Sports listing say the series is on the Sony Sports Network on TV and on SonyLIV for streaming across all three formats. A preview for the 2nd T20I also mentions DD Sports as a free-to-air option where available. Outlook India’s article mentions both Star Sports/JioHotstar and Sony in different places, so it is inconsistent. We trust the Sony listing more, but check the channel guide before match day.
What to know before you watch
- T20Is start in the afternoon IST, ODIs in the early morning and Tests in the middle of the night.
- Squads can change due to injuries, so check the toss-time XI.
- Result so far: India won the 1st T20I by 4 wickets (New Zealand 225/4, India 230/6 in 19.4 overs), with Sanju Samson named player of the match, per Cricinfo and India.com. We have not listed the 2nd T20I result because it was in progress when we checked.
Series at a glance
This is a long tour with all three formats, split into three blocks. The T20Is come first, then five ODIs in four venues, and finally two Tests in Wellington and Christchurch. Because New Zealand is about 7.5 hours ahead of India at this time of year (daylight saving), the Indian start times fall early in the morning for ODIs and overnight for Tests.
Squad notes
The India T20I squad has a young look, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav alongside Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav. New Zealand have named a 16-player T20I group with Mitchell Santner listed first. We have not seen a final playing XI for any match, so check the toss.
This is the verified India vs New Zealand 2026 schedule as of 24 October 2026. We will update it as the ODI and Test squads are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does India vs New Zealand 2026 start?
The T20I series began on 22 October 2026 in Christchurch, where India won the first match by 4 wickets.
What time do the T20Is start in India?
They start at 12:30 PM IST, per the schedule we checked.
Who is India’s T20I captain?
Shreyas Iyer leads the T20I squad.
Where to watch India vs New Zealand in India?
Reports list the Sony Sports Network on TV and SonyLIV for streaming. One article is inconsistent, so check before match day.
How many matches are in the tour?
Five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
