The India tour of New Zealand 2026 starts on 22 October with a five-match T20I series, followed by five ODIs and two Tests. That makes 12 international matches between 22 October and 1 December.
India arrive straight from a busy home stretch. Shreyas Iyer led India to Asian Games gold against Pakistan on 3 October, then took charge of the India vs West Indies T20I series. He now captains the T20I side in New Zealand.
Below is everything in one place: dates, venues, IST start times, both T20I squads and where to watch.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matches | 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, 2 Tests |
| Dates | 22 October to 1 December 2026 |
| India T20I captain | Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain: Tilak Varma) |
| New Zealand T20I captain | Mitchell Santner |
| T20I start time | 12:30 PM IST (8:00 PM local) |
| ODI start time | 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM local) |
| TV (India) | Sony Sports Network |
| Streaming (India) | SonyLIV |
IND vs NZ T20I 2026 Schedule (IST)
All five T20Is start at 12:30 PM IST, which is 8:00 PM in New Zealand.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Thursday, 22 October | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Saturday, 24 October | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Tuesday, 27 October | Wellington | 12:30 PM |
| 4th T20I | Friday, 30 October | Eden Park, Auckland | 12:30 PM |
| 5th T20I | Sunday, 1 November | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 12:30 PM |
Three of the five T20Is fall on weekdays (Thursday, Tuesday and Friday), during Indian working hours. Most fans will follow those games on their phones rather than on TV.
IND vs NZ ODI 2026 Schedule (IST)
The five ODIs are day-night games starting at 3:00 PM local time, which is 7:30 AM IST.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Wednesday, 4 November | Auckland | 7:30 AM |
| 2nd ODI | Saturday, 7 November | Wellington | 7:30 AM |
| 3rd ODI | Tuesday, 10 November | Hamilton | 7:30 AM |
| 4th ODI | Friday, 13 November | Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
| 5th ODI | Sunday, 15 November | Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
IND vs NZ Test Series 2026 Schedule
| Match | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 19–23 November | Wellington |
| 2nd Test | 27 November – 1 December | Christchurch |
The BCCI has so far announced only the T20I squad. The ODI and Test squads will be announced later, and we will add them here once they are confirmed.
India T20I Squad for New Zealand Tour 2026
India have named a 16-member T20I squad:
- Shreyas Iyer (captain)
- Tilak Varma (vice-captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Sanju Samson
- Ishan Kishan
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Naman Dhir
- Arshdeep Singh
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Mayank Yadav
- Prince Yadav
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
The big talking point is Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return. His last T20I for India was against New Zealand in Napier in November 2022, so his comeback comes against the same opponent.
New Zealand T20I Squad vs India
- Mitchell Santner (captain)
- 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
- Nathan Smith
Where to Watch India vs New Zealand Live in India
- TV: Sony Sports Network will telecast the T20I series live in India.
- Streaming: SonyLIV will stream all five T20Is.
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Make Your Own Call on IND vs NZ
We don’t publish match predictions. You know this Indian side as well as anyone, so make your own call. Who tops the run charts in the T20Is? Does Bhuvneshwar take the new ball in Christchurch? Can India win in New Zealand conditions?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the India tour of New Zealand 2026 start?
The tour starts with the 1st T20I on 22 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. It ends with the 2nd Test in Christchurch, from 27 November to 1 December.
What time do IND vs NZ T20I matches start in India?
All five T20Is start at 12:30 PM IST (8:00 PM New Zealand time).
What time do IND vs NZ ODIs start in India?
The ODIs start at 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM New Zealand time).
Who is India’s T20I captain for the New Zealand tour?
Shreyas Iyer captains India’s 16-member T20I squad, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Where can I watch India vs New Zealand live in India?
The T20I series will be shown live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV.
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