The increasing popularity of cricket has made the game very exciting. Fans eagerly await the cricket schedule of the Indian team each year. In this sequence, the schedule for the 2026-27 cricket season has been released. The Indian team is expected to perform well in all formats of cricket. In this article, we will look at the schedule of the matches to be held on the home soil.
The ICC Champions Trophy was hosted by Pakistan earlier in the year. India played all its matches in Dubai and won the title after defeating New Zealand in the final.
After this, attention shifted to the Tata IPL 2025, which began on March 20 across stadiums in India. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) created history by winning their first-ever IPL title, making it a memorable season for their fans. The 18th edition of the IPL featured a strong mix of experienced players and young talent and helped prepare Indian players for future international tournaments.
In September, India added another trophy by winning the Asia Cup 2025. India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final, played in Dubai.
As the calendar moves into 2026, Indian cricket remains strong and confident, with focus now turning to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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India Next Cricket Match Schedule (Jan 2026 – Feb 2027)
After completing a busy 2025 season, the Indian cricket team will enter 2026 with a long list of home and away series. These fixtures include the New Zealand tour of India, the ICC T20 World Cup, important Test and ODI series, and multiple overseas tours. Below is the updated month-wise schedule for India from January 2026 to February 2027.
| Month | Tournament / Series | Matches | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 matches (Including India’s group games) | India, Sri Lanka |
| June 2026 | Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 | 1 Test, 3 ODI | India |
| July 2026 | England Tour of India 2026 | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India |
| August 2026 | India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 | 2 Test | Sri Lanka |
| September 2026 | India Tour of Afghanistan 2026 | 3 T20 | Afghanistan |
| Sep – Oct 2026 | West Indies Tour of India 2026 | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India |
| Oct – Nov 2026 | India Tour of New Zealand 2026 | 2 Test, 3 ODI, 5 T20 | New Zealand |
| December 2026 | Sri Lanka Tour of India 2026 | 3 ODI, 3 T20 | India |
| Jan – Feb 2027 | Australia Tour of India 2027 | 5 Test | India |
India vs New Zealand 2026 – Full Match Dates
The first major assignment of 2026 will be the New Zealand tour of India. India will play three ODIs followed by five T20Is across different cities.
| Format | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 11 January 2026 | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 01:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 14 January 2026 | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 01:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 18 January 2026 | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 01:30 PM |
| 1st T20I | 21 January 2026 | VCA Stadium, Nagpur | 07:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 23 January 2026 | Raipur | 07:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 25 January 2026 | Guwahati | 07:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | 28 January 2026 | Visakhapatnam | 07:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | 31 January 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | 07:00 PM |
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures
India will play four group-stage matches in the T20 World Cup 2026. These matches include high-voltage games against Pakistan and USA.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 February 2026 | India vs USA | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| 12 February 2026 | India vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 07:00 PM |
| 15 February 2026 | India vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| 18 February 2026 | India vs Netherlands | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
India Tour of England 2026 – Match Dates
India’s England tour in July 2026 includes a total of eight white-ball matches across historic stadiums.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 1 July 2026 | Chester-le-Street | 11:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 4 July 2026 | Manchester | 07:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 7 July 2026 | Nottingham | 11:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | 9 July 2026 | Bristol | 11:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | 11 July 2026 | Southampton | 11:00 PM |
| 1st ODI | 14 July 2026 | Birmingham | 05:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 16 July 2026 | Cardiff | 05:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 19 July 2026 | Lord’s, London | 03:30 PM |
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With these fixtures, the Indian team will remain busy throughout 2026 and early 2027. The schedule includes major ICC tournaments, key home series, and important overseas tours that will help the team prepare for future global events.
