India Tour of New Zealand 2026-27: Full Schedule, Squads and Match Timings

India will tour New Zealand for a 12-match international series featuring five T20 Internationals, five One-Day Internationals and two Test matches from October 22 to December 1, 2026.

The tour begins with the T20I series in Christchurch before moving to Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton. The five-match ODI series follows in November, with the tour concluding with two Tests in Wellington and Christchurch.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced squads for all three formats. Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the T20Is and the final two ODIs, while Shubman Gill will lead the team in the first three ODIs and the Test series. The tour also features several young players alongside established names such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

India vs New Zealand 2026: Full Tour Schedule

T20I Series

ODI Series

Test Series

All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Test dates indicate the scheduled match period; the actual duration depends on the progress of the match.

India Squads for New Zealand Tour 2026-27

India T20I Squad

Captain: Shreyas Iyer | Vice-captain: Tilak Varma

The T20I squad includes a mix of established international players and younger options. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is among the notable selections, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to the national T20I setup.

• Shreyas Iyer (C)

• Abhishek Sharma

• Sanju Samson (WK)

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

• Ishan Kishan (WK)

• Tilak Varma (VC)

• Axar Patel

• Shivam Dube

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Naman Dhir

• Prince Yadav

• Mayank Yadav

• Arshdeep Singh

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar

• Varun Chakaravarthy

• Kuldeep Yadav

India ODI Squad for the First Three Matches

Captain: Shubman Gill | Vice-captain: Shreyas Iyer

India will use a separate squad for the opening three ODIs, with Gill leading the side. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included, alongside wicketkeeper KL Rahul and a group of younger players.

• Shubman Gill (C)

• Rohit Sharma

• Virat Kohli

• Shreyas Iyer (VC)

• KL Rahul (WK)

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Axar Patel

• Naman Dhir

• Anshul Kamboj

• Gurnoor Brar

• Ruturaj Gaikwad

• Arshdeep Singh

• Ishan Kishan (WK)

• Mohammed Siraj

• Prasidh Krishna*

• Kuldeep Yadav

India ODI Squad for the Fourth and Fifth Matches

Captain: Shreyas Iyer | Vice-captain: Ishan Kishan

Iyer will take over the captaincy for the final two ODIs. The squad includes Tilak Varma, Auqib Nabi, Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur, with several changes from the group selected for the opening three matches.

• Shreyas Iyer (C)

• Rohit Sharma

• Virat Kohli

• Tilak Varma

• Ishan Kishan (WK, VC)

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Axar Patel

• Naman Dhir

• Auqib Nabi

• Gurnoor Brar

• Ruturaj Gaikwad

• Arshdeep Singh

• Kumar Kushagra (WK)

• Mohammed Siraj

• Yash Thakur

• Kuldeep Yadav

Prasidh Krishna's selection for the first three ODIs is subject to fitness clearance.

India Test Squad

Captain: Shubman Gill | Vice-captain: KL Rahul

India's Test squad features a combination of experienced Test cricketers and younger players. Jasprit Bumrah returns to the Test group, while Rishabh Pant has been selected subject to fitness clearance.

• Shubman Gill (C)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal

• KL Rahul (VC)

• Devdutt Padikkal

• Rishabh Pant (WK)*

• Dhruv Jurel (WK)

• Ravindra Jadeja

• Anshul Kamboj

• Jasprit Bumrah

• Prasidh Krishna

• Akash Deep

• Sai Sudharsan

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Washington Sundar

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Mohammed Siraj

Rishabh Pant's selection is subject to fitness clearance.

Key Players to Watch

Shreyas Iyer

Iyer will captain India in the T20I series and the final two ODIs. His leadership across formats will be an important part of India's campaign, particularly as the team assesses its combinations for upcoming international tournaments.

Shubman Gill

Gill will lead India in the first three ODIs and the two-Test series. The tour will provide him with another opportunity to guide India's white-ball side before taking responsibility in the longer format.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Both senior batters are included in India's ODI squads. Their experience will be valuable as India prepare for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup cycle.

Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah is included in the Test squad and will be one of India's key fast-bowling options during the two-match series. His availability and workload will be important considerations for the team management.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The young batter is among India's T20I selections. The tour offers him an opportunity to gain experience at the international level alongside established players.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar's inclusion in the T20I squad is a notable development. His experience with the new ball and ability to bowl at different stages of an innings give India another pace option.

What the Tour Means for India

The multi-format tour gives India a chance to evaluate different combinations across T20Is, ODIs and Tests. The split ODI captaincy and separate squads for the first and final matches also reflect the selectors' plans for managing personnel across the series.

The white-ball matches will be particularly relevant as India continue preparations for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. The Test series, meanwhile, will provide a different challenge in New Zealand conditions, where movement with the new ball and changing weather can influence the contest.

With 12 international matches scheduled over six weeks, the tour will test India's depth across formats and offer opportunities for both senior players and emerging talent.

India tour of New Zealand 2026-27 at a glance

• Tour dates: October 22–December 1, 2026

• T20Is: 5 matches

• ODIs: 5 matches

• Tests: 2 matches

• T20I captain: Shreyas Iyer

• ODI captain: Shubman Gill for the first three matches; Shreyas Iyer for the final two

• Test captain: Shubman Gill

• Opening fixture: New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch

• Opening match date: October 22, 2026