India’s ODI schedule for 2026 is packed with exciting fixtures at home and overseas. After finishing the South Africa tour in December 2025, Team India will next return to 50-over action during New Zealand’s tour of India in January 2026, followed by a high-profile England tour in July 2026.
Fans will get to see India play in some iconic stadiums such as Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore, Birmingham, Cardiff, and the historic Lord’s in London.
This article gives you the next ODI match for India, a complete ODI schedule for 2026, venue details, match timing, and everything based on the latest provided fixtures.
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India’s Next ODI Match (2026)
India’s next ODI match will take place on:
Date: January 11, 2026
Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Team: India vs New Zealand – 1st ODI
Time: 1:30 PM IST
This will be the opening game of the New Zealand tour of India ODI series 2026, consisting of 3 ODIs.
India’s Upcoming ODI Matches in 2026
India will play two major ODI series in 2026:
- New Zealand Tour of India – January 2026 (3 ODIs)
- India Tour of England – July 2026 (3 ODIs)
Below is the complete schedule.
1. India vs New Zealand ODI Series 2026 — Full Schedule
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2026 | 1:30 PM | 1st ODI – India vs New Zealand | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 1:30 PM | 2nd ODI – India vs New Zealand | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot |
| 18 Jan 2026 | 1:30 PM | 3rd ODI – India vs New Zealand | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
Series Highlights
- India begins 2026 with a home ODI series.
- All three matches start at 1:30 PM IST.
- Stadiums across Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh will host these matches.
2. India vs England ODI Series 2026 — Full Schedule
After finishing the New Zealand series, the next time India plays ODIs will be in England in July 2026.
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | 5:30 PM | 1st ODI – England vs India | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 5:30 PM | 2nd ODI – England vs India | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 3:30 PM | 3rd ODI – England vs India | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
Series Highlights
- India plays ODIs at three iconic venues: Edgbaston, Cardiff, and the legendary Lord’s.
- Later start times due to UK conditions.
- This will be India’s biggest overseas ODI challenge of 2026.
India’s ODI Calendar 2026 Summary
| Month | Series | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | New Zealand tour of India | 3 ODIs |
| July 2026 | India tour of England | 3 ODIs |
Why These Series Are Important for India
✔ Building ODI Core for Future ICC Events
With ICC tournaments ahead, these bilateral series help India fine-tune their combination, especially in batting order, death bowling, and spin attack.
✔ Opportunity for Young Players
Stadiums across Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore give India space to test new talents at home conditions.
✔ Overseas Challenge in England
The July 2026 England tour will be crucial for players to perform in swinging conditions before any future global competition.
Read more: India Cricket Schedule
Conclusion
India’s next ODI match is scheduled on 11 January 2026 vs New Zealand in Vadodara.
Throughout 2026, the Men in Blue will participate in six ODI matches across India and England. With exciting venues and strong opponents, 2026 promises a thrilling year for India in the 50-over format.
