For cricket fans, the most exciting question is always-“When and where is India’s next match?” As 2025 promises to be another action-packed year for Indian cricket, let’s take a closer look at the full schedule and find out what’s next for the Men in Blue.
India Next Match Schedule 2026
| Information | Men’s Team | Women’s Team |
|---|---|---|
| Next Match Date | Wednesday 28 January 2026 | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Team India Next Match | India vs New Zealand (4th T20I) | India vs Australia (1st T20I) |
| Stadium | ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Match Time | Toss – 7:00 PM Match – 7:30 PM | Toss – 1:30 PM Match – 2:00 PM |
| Live Details | Live Channel – Star Sports Network Live Streaming – Jio Hotstar | Live Channel – Star Sports Network Live Streaming – Jio Hotstar |
Next T20 match of India
India will begin its T20 journey in 2026 with a five-match home series against New Zealand, scheduled from January 21 to 31. The team opens in Nagpur, followed by matches in Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram. This series will help India finalise combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup.
| Match No. | Date | Day | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 January 2026 | Wednesday | India vs New Zealand | VCA Stadium, Nagpur | 7:00 PM |
| 2 | 23 January 2026 | Friday | India vs New Zealand | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Int’l Stadium, Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| 3 | 25 January 2026 | Sunday | India vs New Zealand | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 7:00 PM |
| 4 | 28 January 2026 | Wednesday | India vs New Zealand | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| 5 | 31 January 2026 | Saturday | India vs New Zealand | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM |
Read Also – Team India T20 Schedule 2026
Next ODI Match of India
India will begin its ODI campaign in 2026 with a three-match home series against New Zealand. This series is officially listed across major cricket portals and is part of India’s FTP cycle.
| Match No. | Date | Day | Match | Stadium | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 January 2026 | Sunday | India vs New Zealand | Kotambi International Stadium, Vadodara | 1:30 PM |
| 2 | 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | India vs New Zealand | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 1:30 PM |
| 3 | 18 January 2026 | Sunday | India vs New Zealand | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 1:30 PM |
Read Also – Team India ODI Schedule 2026
Next Test Match of India
India is expected to play a one-off Test match against Afghanistan at home in June 2026. This Test has been discussed as part of the FTP and will give Afghanistan valuable exposure to Test cricket against a top-ranked side.
| Match | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Test | June 2026 | India vs Afghanistan | Venue TBC |
Read Also – Team India Test Schedule 2026
India Cricket Schedule 2026: Full Fixtures
| Series/Tournament | Month | Matches | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Tour of India | Jan 2026 | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | India |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Feb–Mar 2026 | T20Is | India & Sri Lanka |
| India Tour of England | Jul 2026 | 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs | England |
Read Also – Team India Schedule 2026
India Next Match Related FAQ
When is Team India’s next match?
Information Men's Team Women's Team Next Match Date Wednesday 28 January 2026 Sunday, February 15, 2026 Team India Next Match India vs New Zealand (4th T20I) India vs Australia (1st T20I) Stadium ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium Sydney Cricket Ground Match Time Toss - 7:00 PM
Match - 7:30 PMToss - 1:30 PM
Match - 2:00 PMLive Details Live Channel - Star Sports Network
Live Streaming - Jio HotstarLive Channel - Star Sports Network
Live Streaming - Jio HotstarWhen is India’s next T20 match?
India’s next T20I match will be played at home in January 2026. Team India will take part in a five-match T20I series, starting on January 21, 2026. The T20I series will be played on January 21, 23, 25, 28, and 31, 2026, across venues in Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram.
When is India’s next ODI match?
India’s next ODI match will be against New Zealand. Team India will play a three-match ODI series at home, beginning with the 1st ODI on January 11, 2026.
When is India’s next Test match?
As per the officially announced schedule, no Test matches are scheduled for India in early 2026.
India’s next Test series will take place later in 2026, with dates and venues to be confirmed by the BCCI and ICC.
