{"id":680,"date":"2026-01-08T14:19:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/?p=680"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:09:51","slug":"indian-cricket-team-full-schedule-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/indian-cricket-team-full-schedule-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Cricket Team Full Schedule for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The India cricket schedule 2026 is set to deliver non-stop action across all formats, featuring major ICC tournaments, challenging overseas tours, and important home series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans can expect high-intensity cricket with key events such as the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, IPL 2026, and the return of cricket at the Asian Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-hosting the T20 World Cup and facing tough tours in England and New Zealand will test India\u2019s squad depth, consistency, and performance at the highest level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With multiple white-ball series and marquee international fixtures, 2026 shapes up as one of the most exciting years in India\u2019s upcoming cricket calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team India Cricket Schedule 2026 Full List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>Tour<\/th><th>Place <\/th><th>Matches<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jan 2026<\/td><td>New Zealand tour of India<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>3 ODIs, 5 T20Is<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb-Mar 2026<\/td><td>ICC T20 World Cup<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>T20I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar-May 2026<\/td><td>IPL<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>T20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun 2026<\/td><td>Afghanistan tour of India<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>1 Test, 3 ODIs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jul 2026<\/td><td>England tour of India<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>3 ODIs, 5 T20Is<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug 2026<\/td><td>India tour of Sri Lanka<\/td><td>Sri Lanka<\/td><td>2 Tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep 2026<\/td><td>Afghanistan vs India&nbsp;<\/td><td>Afghanistan<\/td><td>3 T20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep-Oct 2026<\/td><td>West Indies tour of India<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>3 ODIs, 5 T20Is<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct-Nov 2026<\/td><td>India tour of New Zealand<\/td><td>New Zealand<\/td><td>2 Test, 3 ODI, 5 T20Is<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2026<\/td><td>Sri Lanka tour of India<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>3 ODIs, 3 T20Is<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team India Cricket Schedule 2026 \u2013 Month-by-Month Overview&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Team India\u2019s 2026 cricket schedule features a busy month-by-month lineup with home series, overseas tours, IPL 2026, the T20 World Cup, and the Asian Games across all formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 2026 \u2013 New Zealand Tour of India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 3 ODIs + 5 T20Is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India started their 2026 season with a home white-ball series against New Zealand in January. The tour includes 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is and plays an important role in preparing Team India for the upcoming ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ODI Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jan 11: 1st ODI \u2013 Vadodara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan 14: 2nd ODI \u2013 Rajkot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan 18: 3rd ODI \u2013 Indore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T20I Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jan 21: 1st T20I \u2013 Nagpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan 23: 2nd T20I \u2013 Raipur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan 25: 3rd T20I \u2013 Guwahati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan 28: 4th T20I \u2013 Visakhapatnam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan 31: 5th T20I \u2013 Thiruvananthapuram<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February\u2013March 2026 \u2013 ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates: <\/strong>February 7 \u2013 March 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosts:<\/strong> India &amp; Sri Lanka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest highlight of the year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-schedule\/\">ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026<\/a>, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Playing in familiar subcontinental conditions, India will enter the tournament as one of the top contenders, with expectations sky-high to deliver a title-winning campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March\u2013May 2026 \u2013 Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Window: <\/strong>March 26 \u2013 May 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/ipl-2026-auction-players-list\/\">IPL 2026<\/a> will dominate the summer, with international cricket taking a temporary pause. The tournament is expected to be especially significant, with potential farewells from senior stars and the emergence of new Indian talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June 2026 \u2013 Afghanistan Tour of India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 1 Test + 3 ODIs (Dates TBA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In June 2026, India will host Afghanistan for a short mixed-format series. The tour will feature a rare one-off Test match followed by three ODIs, with exact match dates and venues to be announced later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July 2026 \u2013 India Tour of England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 5 T20Is + 3 ODIs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A challenging white-ball tour in English conditions awaits India mid-year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T20Is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jul 1 \u2013 Chester-le-Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jul 4 \u2013 Manchester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jul 7 \u2013 Nottingham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jul 9 \u2013 Bristol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jul 11 \u2013 Southampton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ODIs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jul 14 \u2013 Birmingham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jul 16 \u2013 Cardiff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jul 19 \u2013 Lord\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 2026 \u2013 India Tour of Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 2 Tests (Dates TBA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In August 2026, India will tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series. Played in spin-friendly<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/cricket-pitch-types-and-their-impact-on-matches\/\">cricket pitch<\/a><strong> <\/strong>conditions, the series will be crucial for India\u2019s World Test Championship campaign, with every Test result carrying significant points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 2026 \u2013 India Tour of Bangladesh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 3 ODIs + 3 T20Is (Dates TBA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India will finally complete a previously postponed white-ball tour of Bangladesh, featuring both ODIs and T20Is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September\u2013October 2026 \u2013 Asian Games (Japan)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> September 19 \u2013 October 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cricket is set to feature again at the Asian Games 2026, to be held in Japan. India is expected to field a competitive T20 squad, potentially featuring a mix of youth and fringe players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late September\u2013October 2026 \u2013 Home Series<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Afghanistan in India:<\/strong> 3 T20Is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>West Indies in India:<\/strong> 3 ODIs + 5 T20Is<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A busy home window will see India host back-to-back white-ball series during the late monsoon period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October\u2013November 2026 \u2013 India Tour of New Zealand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 2 Tests + 3 ODIs + 5 T20Is (Dates TBA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s final overseas assignment of the year will be a demanding full-format tour of New Zealand, widely regarded as one of the toughest destinations for visiting teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 2026 \u2013 Sri Lanka Tour of India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 3 ODIs + 3 T20Is (Dates TBA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India will end their 2026 cricket season at home in December by playing Sri Lanka. The series will include 3 ODIs and 3 T20I matches, giving fans exciting white-ball cricket to finish the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The India cricket match schedule for 2026 is packed with exciting action for fans. The year will feature major ICC tournaments, the IPL 2026, challenging overseas tours, and several home series across all formats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team India will navigate a packed international calendar that tests not only skill and teamwork but also the depth and resources of one of the<strong> <\/strong>world\u2019s<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/richest-cricket-boards\/\">richest cricket boards<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backed by strong infrastructure, elite support systems, and a broad talent pool, India\u2019s schedule reflects the scale and influence that financially powerful boards bring to the global game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the return of cricket at the Asian Games and multiple white-ball series at home will keep fans entertained all year. Overall, 2026 promises to be a thrilling and action-packed year for Indian cricket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The India cricket schedule 2026 is set to deliver non-stop action across all formats, featuring major ICC tournaments, challenging overseas tours, and important home series.&nbsp; Fans can expect high-intensity cricket&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[348,347],"ppma_author":[493],"class_list":["post-680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","tag-cricket-team-full-schedule","tag-indian-cricket-team"],"authors":[{"term_id":493,"user_id":8,"is_guest":0,"slug":"michael-parkes","display_name":"Michael Parkes","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rakesh-Mahale.webp","url2x":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rakesh-Mahale.webp"},"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=680"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1219,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions\/1219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=680"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}