The India men’s cricket team is set for a blockbuster year in 2026, with a packed calendar featuring high-profile home and away series across all three formats. Alongside major bilateral tours, India will also participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, making 2026 one of the most exciting years for Indian cricket fans.
This detailed guide covers the upcoming India next cricket match schedule, offering a clear month-wise breakdown of every confirmed fixture. All match details, including dates, venues, and formats, are compiled from official BCCI announcements, ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP 2023–2027), and verified updates from international cricket boards to ensure accuracy and reliability.
January 2026 – New Zealand Tour of India
Formats: 3 ODIs & 5 T20Is
Host: India
ODI Series – India vs New Zealand 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 11 January 2026 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 1:30 PM IST |
| 2nd ODI | 14 January 2026 | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 1:30 PM IST |
| 3rd ODI | 18 January 2026 | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 1:30 PM IST |
T20I Series – India vs New Zealand 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 21 January 2026 | VCA Stadium, Nagpur | 7:00 PM IST |
| 2nd T20I | 23 January 2026 | Raipur | 7:00 PM IST |
| 3rd T20I | 25 January 2026 | Guwahati | 7:00 PM IST |
| 4th T20I | 28 January 2026 | Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM IST |
| 5th T20I | 31 January 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM IST |
February–March 2026 – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Status: India fixtures yet to be announced
Hosts: India & Sri Lanka
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Match 1 | TBA | TBA | Awaiting ICC schedule |
| Group Match 2 | TBA | TBA | Awaiting ICC schedule |
| Group Match 3 | TBA | TBA | Awaiting ICC schedule |
| Group Match 4 | TBA | TBA | Awaiting ICC schedule |
| Super 8 / Knockouts | TBA | TBA | To be updated after ICC release |
April – May 2026– Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 – Expected Schedule Window
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is expected to take place during its regular tournament window, running from early April to late May 2026. The official match-wise schedule will be released by the BCCI closer to the tournament.
IPL 2026 Expected Dates: April – May 2026
Note: The complete IPL 2026 schedule will be updated soon.
June 2026 – Afghanistan Tour of India
Formats: 1 Test, 3 ODIs
Status: FTP confirmed – detailed schedule awaited
India vs Afghanistan 2026 Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Test | TBA | TBA | To be announced |
| 1st ODI | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
| 2nd ODI | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
| 3rd ODI | TBA | TBA | Awaiting official schedule |
Also Read: India Cricket Team World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 Schedule
July 2026 – India Tour of England
Formats: 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs
Host: England
T20I Series- India vs England 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 1 July | Chester-le-Street | T20I |
| 2nd T20I | 4 July | Old Trafford, Manchester | T20I |
| 3rd T20I | 7 July | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | T20I |
| 4th T20I | 9 July | Bristol | T20I |
| 5th T20I | 11 July | Southampton | T20I |
ODI Series- India vs England 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 14 July 2026 | Birmingham | ODI |
| 2nd ODI | 16 July 2026 | Cardiff | ODI |
| 3rd ODI | 19 July 2026 | Lord’s, London | ODI |
August 2026 – India Tour of Sri Lanka
Format: 2 Tests
Host: Sri Lanka
Test Series– India vs Sri Lanka 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | TBA | Sri Lanka | Awaiting SLC announcement |
| 2nd Test | TBA | Sri Lanka | Awaiting SLC announcement |
September 2026 – India Tour of Afghanistan
Format: 3 T20Is
India vs Afghanistan – T20I Series (Away)
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | TBA | TBA | To be announced |
| 2nd T20I | TBA | TBA | To be announced |
| 3rd T20I | TBA | TBA | To be announced |
Although the series is officially listed as India’s tour of Afghanistan, the matches are unlikely to be played in Afghanistan due to security and logistical concerns. As per multiple reports, the entire T20I series may be held in Abu Dhabi or a neutral venue, with final confirmation expected from the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
September–October 2026 – West Indies Tour of India
Formats: 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is
Host: India
India vs West Indies 2026 Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | TBA | India | Awaiting BCCI release |
| 2nd ODI | TBA | India | Awaiting BCCI release |
| 3rd ODI | TBA | India | Awaiting BCCI release |
| 1st T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
| 2nd T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
| 3rd T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
| 4th T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
| 5th T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
October–November 2026 – India Tour of New Zealand
Formats: 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is
Host: New Zealand
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 2nd Test | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 1st ODI | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 2nd ODI | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 3rd ODI | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 1st T20I | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 2nd T20I | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 3rd T20I | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 4th T20I | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
| 5th T20I | TBA | New Zealand | TBA |
December 2026 – Sri Lanka Tour of India
Formats: 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
Host: India
India vs Sri Lanka 2026 Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | TBA | India | Awaiting BCCI fixtures |
| 2nd ODI | TBA | India | Awaiting BCCI fixtures |
| 3rd ODI | TBA | India | Awaiting BCCI fixtures |
| 1st T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
| 2nd T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
| 3rd T20I | TBA | India | TBA |
Conclusion:
India’s 2026 cricket calendar is packed with important home and away series, along with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Several tours are still awaiting full, date-wise confirmation, and this article will continue to be updated as official schedules are released.
Disclaimer:
Some fixtures listed as TBA are yet to be officially announced by the respective cricket boards. All match dates, venues and formats will be updated immediately once confirmed.
Sources Used:
BCCI Official Website – New Zealand Tour of India 2026 (official schedule)
ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP 2023–2027)
Updates from ECB, SLC, NZC, ACB, and CWI
Last Updated:
19 November 2025