Kolkata : New Zealand men’s team will kick off summer with blockbuster action packed full series against India from October 22 to December 1. The tour of 12 matches will feature five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests to be played across five major venues, making it the most number of international matches scheduled “for an in-bound tour in NZC history”, a New Zealand Cricket statement said.
The series will mark India’s first Test assignment in New Zealand since the 2019-20 season. It will also be the Men in Blue’s first white-ball tour of the country since 2022.
The ODI series could provide New Zealand fans with a chance to watch Indian stalwarts such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who continue to feature in the 50-over format. With the ICC Cricket World Cup scheduled for 2027, the five-match ODI series is expected to serve as crucial preparation for both teams.
India series will begin in Christchurch’s Hagley Oval for the first two T20Is on October 22 and 24. Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton will then host the last three T20Is on October 27, 30 and November 1 respectively. After a two-day gap, the ODI series will begin on November 4 in Auckland, followed by the second ODI in Wellington (November 7), the third in Hamilton (November 10), and the last two in Mount Maunganui (November 13 and 15).
The Test series will start in Wellington on November 19, followed by the second game in Christchurch starting November 27.
“The New Zealand government will be supporting the in-bound India tour alongside adjacent sporting tours by India later in the year, as 100 years of sporting ties between New Zealand and India are commemorated,” the NZC statement said.
India last faced New Zealand in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final where the Men in Blue defeated them to clinch their 3rd title.
India tour of New Zealand schedule –
1st T20I – October 22, Christchurch
2nd T20I – October 24, Christchurch
3rd T20I – October 27, Wellington
4th T20I – October 30, Auckland
5th T20I – November 1, Hamilton
1st ODI – November 4, Auckland
2nd ODI – November 7, Wellington
3rd ODI – November 10, Hamilton
4th ODI – November 13, Mount Maunganui
5th ODI – November 15, Mount Maunganui
1st Test – November 19-23, Wellington
2nd Test – November 27-December 1, Christchurch.
