IND vs NZ Series 2026 Schedule: Full time table of ODIs, T20 and Test, squads, live streaming, venues and players to watch

India will begin their New Zealand tour on October 22, with a demanding 12-match international series featuring five T20 Internationals, five One-Day Internationals and two Test matches. The opening T20I will take place in Christchurch, kicking off a tour that runs until December 1. Shreyas Iyer will lead India in T20Is, while Shubman Gill has been named captain for the Test series and the first three ODIs. Iyer will take over the ODI captaincy for the final two matches. Here's the complete guide to the India vs New Zealand series 2026, including match dates, timings, venues, squads and live-streaming details.

IND vs NZ Series 2026: Schedule

The tour begins with the T20I series on October 22. The teams will then move to the 50-over format before playing two Tests in November.

India vs New Zealand T20I schedule 2026

Match	Date	Time (IST)	Venue
1st T20I	October 22	12:30 PM	Hagley Oval, Christchurch
2nd T20I	October 24	12:30 PM	Hagley Oval, Christchurch
3rd T20I	October 27	12:30 PM	Hnry Stadium, Wellington
4th T20I	October 30	12:30 PM	Eden Park, Auckland
5th T20I	November 1	12:30 PM	Seddon Park, Hamilton

India vs New Zealand ODI schedule 2026

Match	Date	Time (IST)	Venue
1st ODI	November 4	7:30 AM	Eden Park, Auckland
2nd ODI	November 7	7:30 AM	Hnry Stadium, Wellington
3rd ODI	November 10	7:30 AM	Seddon Park, Hamilton
4th ODI	November 13	7:30 AM	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
5th ODI	November 15	7:30 AM	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

India vs New Zealand Test schedule 2026

Match	Dates	Time (IST)	Venue
1st Test	November 19-23	3:30 AM	Basin Reserve, Wellington
2nd Test	November 27-December 1	3:30 AM	Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Match timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).

IND vs NZ 2026: Where to watch live streaming in India?

Indian cricket fans can follow the series through the designated television broadcaster and digital streaming platform.

• Live TV: Sony Sports Network
• Live streaming: SonyLIV app and website

The T20Is are scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM IST, the ODIs at 7:30 AM IST and the Tests at 3:30 AM IST.

India squad for New Zealand tour 2026

The BCCI has announced India's squads for the ODI and Test legs. The T20I squad features a mix of established international players and younger cricketers looking to strengthen their positions.

India's T20I squad

Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav.

India's ODI squad

For the first three ODIs: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav.

For the fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.

India's Test squad

Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.

Rishabh Pant's selection and Prasidh Krishna's availability are subject to the fitness conditions specified by the BCCI.

The ODI and Test squads were announced on October 16. The ODI team has different leadership arrangements for the first three matches and the final two, while the Test squad brings together experienced players and younger options.

New Zealand squad for India series 2026

The Black Caps have selected experienced campaigners alongside players who can make an impact in the shorter formats.

New Zealand's 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.

New Zealand's ODI squad

For the first three ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner.

For the fourth and fifth ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert and Blair Tickner, with Will Young also named.

The New Zealand Test squad should be checked against the latest official announcement before publication.

Players to watch in IND vs NZ 2026

The tour has several individual to watch out for. India's experienced batters will face the challenge of adapting to New Zealand's conditions, while the younger players will have opportunities to make a strong case for regular selection.

1. Shubman Gill

Gill will lead India in the ODIs and Tests. His ability to build an innings and score consistently against New Zealand's pace attack could be important, particularly in the longer formats. The ODI series will also give India an opportunity to assess their batting combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

2. Virat Kohli

Kohli remains one of India's key players in the 50-over format. His record of building innings under pressure makes him an important figure to watch during the five ODIs. New Zealand's bowlers will look to challenge him early, especially with movement available in favourable conditions.

3. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's experience at the top of the order will be valuable in the ODI series. His ability to provide quick starts can help India put pressure on the opposition before the middle overs. His partnership with Kohli will also attract attention as India continue preparations for the next ODI World Cup.

4. Shreyas Iyer

Iyer has a significant leadership responsibility on this tour. He will captain the T20I side and lead India in the fourth and fifth ODIs. The series could help him strengthen his position in India's plans across formats.

5. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek's aggressive batting makes him one of India's most interesting players in the T20I leg. His ability to score quickly in the powerplay could set the tone for India's innings. New Zealand will need to find a way to restrict him without allowing the other batters to take control.

6. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The young batter is another player to watch in the T20Is. His selection offers an opportunity to test his skills against an international attack in New Zealand. How much responsibility he receives, and where he bats in the order, will be worth following throughout the series.

7. Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah's return to India's Test squad adds considerable experience to the pace attack. His accuracy, variations and ability to create pressure with the new ball could be especially important in New Zealand.

8. Mitchell Santner

New Zealand captain Santner will be important with both bat and ball. His left-arm spin can help control the middle overs in limited-overs cricket, while his leadership will be tested against a strong Indian line-up. His ability to contribute lower down the order could also prove useful in close matches.

9. Glenn Phillips

Phillips brings power and versatility to New Zealand's batting. He can change the tempo of a T20 innings quickly and is also capable of contributing in the field. India will need to prevent him from turning a steady innings into a rapid finish.