Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 & T20s - Schedule, Venues, Where & When to Watch
The Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 series will be played in January, starting with the 1st ODI on 11th Jan’26, as part of New Zealand’s white-ball tour of India. The three-match ODI series will be contested across Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore, marking a geographically diverse home season for Team India.
The ODI leg will kick off the tour before the focus shifts to the five-match T20I series.
Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 – Match Schedule
Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 – Match Schedule
| Match | Date | Day | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 11 January 2026 | Sunday | Vadodara – Kotambi International Cricket Stadium | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Rajkot | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 18 January 2026 | Sunday | Indore – Holkar Cricket Stadium | 1:30 PM |
Note: All matches are day games. Timings and venues are as per the official BCCI schedule.
Ind vs NZ T20 2026 – Match Schedule
India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026 – Match Schedule
| Match | Date | Day | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 21 January 2026 | Wednesday | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 23 January 2026 | Friday | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 25 January 2026 | Sunday | ACA Stadium, Guwahati | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | 28 January 2026 | Wednesday | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | 31 January 2026 | Saturday | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM |
Note: All matches are night games and will start at 7:00 PM IST. Dates and venues are as per the official BCCI schedule.
Why the Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 Series Matters
Although attention is gradually shifting toward T20 cricket, the Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 series remains important for both teams:
- India will use the series to test bench strength and finalize ODI combinations.
- New Zealand will aim to adapt quickly to Indian conditions ahead of future ICC events.
- The series also plays a role in maintaining momentum in the ODI format amid a packed international calendar.
With all three venues traditionally offering good batting surfaces, high-scoring contests are expected.
Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 - Where to Watch
The Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 series will be broadcast live on JioHotstar and StarSports.
Hotstart Preview – Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 ODIs start on Jan 11
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