India Tour of New Zealand 2026-27: Series Schedule, Venues & Everything You Need to Know

India to Headline New Zealand's Blockbuster Home Summer

New Zealand Cricket has officially confirmed the full schedule for their 2026-27 home summer, and it is a fixture list that will have fans across both nations reaching for their calendars. India — the world's most-watched cricket team and the No.1 ranked side across all three international formats — headline an action-packed season that promises to be the most commercially significant in New Zealand cricket history.

The full India tour comprises eight matches: two Tests, three One-Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals, spread across New Zealand's most iconic cricket venues over a six-week period from late November to early January.

Full Tour Schedule

New Zealand Cricket confirmed the following schedule for the India tour:

• 1st T20I — November 22 | Sky Stadium, Wellington
• 2nd T20I — November 25 | Eden Park, Auckland
• 3rd T20I — November 28 | Seddon Park, Hamilton
• 1st ODI — December 3 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch
• 2nd ODI — December 6 | University Oval, Dunedin
• 3rd ODI — December 10 | McLean Park, Napier
• 1st Test — December 26–30 | Basin Reserve, Wellington
• 2nd Test — January 3–7 | Eden Park, Auckland

Why This Series Matters

Beyond the cricket itself, this tour carries enormous significance on multiple levels. For New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the India tour represents the pinnacle of their home programme — a commercial windfall that funds grassroots development, women's cricket and pathway programmes for years ahead. Sources close to NZC suggest the India series accounts for a substantial portion of the board's entire annual revenue.

For Indian fans globally — and there are hundreds of millions of them — this tour is a chance to see Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and a new generation of Indian stars take on one of the most competitive Test environments in the world. New Zealand's green pitches, seaming conditions and passionate local crowds make this one of the most challenging tours India faces in the international calendar.

The Venues

Basin Reserve, Wellington — Widely regarded as the most beautiful cricket ground in the Southern Hemisphere, the Basin Reserve's unique rectangular shape, heritage grandstands and swirling Wellington winds make it a true Test of technique and temperament. India have historically struggled here.

Eden Park, Auckland — New Zealand's largest stadium will host the second Test and is expected to be sold out for both days of expected play. The short square boundaries are a feature of this ground that particularly suits aggressive strokemakers.

Hagley Oval, Christchurch — Perhaps the most photogenic ground on the New Zealand circuit, Hagley Oval sits alongside the famous Hagley Park. The flat pitch tends to produce high-scoring ODIs, and India will fancy their chances with the bat here.

Key Battles to Watch

Bumrah vs New Zealand's top order: Jasprit Bumrah in seaming New Zealand conditions is one of cricket's most compelling spectacles. His ability to swing the ball both ways at pace, combined with his deadly yorker, will be New Zealand's batters' greatest challenge.

Shubman Gill vs New Zealand pace: Gill's technique against quality seam bowling in helpful conditions will be examined closely. His footwork and positioning will be the difference between a masterclass and an early exit.

Trent Boult's comeback: The veteran left-armer, who has returned to international cricket after his stint with New Zealand's domestic circuit, will relish bowling against India at the Basin Reserve — a ground where he has been near-unplayable throughout his career.

India's Recent Record in New Zealand

India's Test record in New Zealand has improved significantly in recent years. Having lost their first series there in 2014 and 2019, India fought back to draw 1-1 in their 2022 visit before the Covid-affected schedule was cut short. The 2026-27 tour comes with India ranked No.1 in the world and full of confidence following their World Test Championship retention.

In white-ball cricket, India have a particularly strong recent record against New Zealand. They won the T20I series 3-0 on their last visit and have not lost an ODI series to the Black Caps since 2019.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all matches are expected to go on sale through the New Zealand Cricket website. The Test matches at Wellington and Auckland are anticipated to sell out rapidly — fans are advised to register for early access through their relevant provincial cricket associations.

For Indian fans making the trip to New Zealand, the summer months of November through January offer ideal touring conditions — warm weather, long daylight hours and some of the most breathtaking scenery any cricket ground in the world has to offer.

Verdict

This India tour of New Zealand shapes up as one of 2026-27's most eagerly anticipated cricket series. Two world-class sides, iconic venues, a genuine battle across all three formats and six weeks of cricket at its very best. Mark your calendars.