Brief
India's cricket tour of New Zealand announced: dates, venues and captains
The schedule lists match dates, venues and the split captaincy between Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer.
By Felo News Desk · Published
India's senior men’s cricket team will tour New Zealand for a multi‑format series beginning on 22 October 2026, according to news18.com.
What happened
The tour comprises five Twenty‑20 Internationals (T20Is), five One‑Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Test matches. The first T20I is set for 22 October at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, followed by a second T20I on 24 October at the same venue. The third T20I will be played on 27 October at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, the fourth on 30 October at Eden Park, Auckland, and the fifth on 1 November at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The ODI series starts on 4 November at Eden Park, Auckland and continues on 7 November at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, 10 November at Seddon Park, Hamilton, 13 November at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, and concludes on 15 November at the same Bay Oval venue. The first Test begins on 19 November at Basin Reserve, Wellington, with the second Test scheduled for 27 November at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, running into 1 December.
What the reports add
The article notes that Shubman Gill will captain India in the three ODIs that fall after the T20I series and in both Tests, while Shreyas Iyer will lead the side for the T20I series and the final two ODIs. Jasprit Bumrah is listed only in the Test squad, and senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are slated to appear only in the ODI series. In addition, India A will play three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A from 24 October to 10 November, providing warm‑up opportunities ahead of the senior Tests.
What was said
The source does not contain direct quotations.
How it came about
The tour follows India’s five‑match T20I series against the West Indies, which concluded on 17 October 2026. The schedule was released shortly after the series ended, confirming the itinerary for the New Zealand leg. Earlier Felo coverage highlighted selection issues for the tour, including R Ashwin’s criticism of Mohammed Shami’s omission and the announcement of the 16‑player Test squad on 16 October.
Key facts
- India will play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests in New Zealand from 22 Oct to 1 Dec 2026. (news18.com)
- Shubman Gill captains India in three ODIs and both Tests; Shreyas Iyer captains the T20I series and the final two ODIs. (news18.com)
- Jasprit Bumrah is selected only for the Test series, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature only in the ODIs. (news18.com)
- India A will play three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A between 24 Oct and 10 Nov 2026. (news18.com)
- Match venues include Hagley Oval (Christchurch), Hnry Stadium (Wellington), Eden Park (Auckland), Seddon Park (Hamilton) and Bay Oval (Mount Maunganui). (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “India Tour Of New Zealand: Full Schedule, Squads, Match Timings, Live Telecast And Streaming Details”
