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 |
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 |
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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