India vs New Zealand 2026: India are set to begin an action-packed home season against New Zealand in January 2026, featuring a three-match ODI series followed by five T20Is. The tour begins on January 11, and will serve as an important platform for players preparing for major white-ball tournaments ahead.
In ODIs, attention will be firmly on senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are expected to return to the format after time away. With the selectors yet to reveal the final ODI squad, anticipation continues to build around the balance India will choose. Reports suggest the announcement is likely between January 3 and 4.
Meanwhile, India have already revealed their squad for the T20I series — the same core group that will feature at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Captain Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with a blend of young hitters and experienced all-rounders looking to fine-tune combinations at home. Vice-captain Axar Patel, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah headline the lineup.
Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer remains a concern after an injury sustained during the Australia series and has not featured against South Africa. Meanwhile, Rohit and Kohli have kept themselves match-ready through strong performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, both scoring centuries to signal form at the right time.
India squad for T20I series vs New Zealand / T20 World Cup
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (WK)
Where to Watch
Cricket fans in India can catch the entire series live on the Star Sports Network.
All eight matches will also stream live on Disney+ Hotstar (app and website).
IND vs NZ — ODI Series Schedule (2026)
| Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 11 | Vadodara — BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 1:30 PM IST |
| Wed, Jan 14 | Rajkot — Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri | 1:30 PM IST |
| Sun, Jan 18 | Indore — Holkar Cricket Stadium | 1:30 PM IST |
IND vs NZ — T20I Series Schedule (2026)
| Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 21 | Nagpur — VCA Stadium | 7:00 PM IST |
| Fri, Jan 23 | Raipur — SVNS International Stadium | 7:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jan 25 | Guwahati — Barsapara Stadium | 7:00 PM IST |
| Wed, Jan 28 | Visakhapatnam — ACA-VDCA Stadium | 7:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jan 31 | Thiruvananthapuram — Greenfield Stadium | 7:00 PM IST |
With form on the line, spots up for grabs, and home advantage at stake, the India vs New Zealand series promises competitive cricket and crucial selection insights in both formats.