Get ready because India’s upcoming matches schedule is absolutely crazy packed right now. The boys hardly get a break between different series and big tournaments coming up. India starts 2026 by hosting New Zealand at home in January which happens really soon.
India’s Schedule for January 2026
They’re playing 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs against the Kiwis all on home soil. That’s basically 8 straight matches of cricket entertainment lined up for fans everywhere. These next battles help the team get ready before the massive World Cup hits.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1st ODI | Jan 11 | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Jan 14 | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Jan 18 | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 1:30 PM |
| 1st T20I | Jan 21 | Vidarbha Stadium, Nagpur | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Jan 23 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | 7:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Jan 25 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 4th T20I | Jan 28 | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM |
| 5th T20I | Jan 31 | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 7:30 PM |
The home series against New Zealand happens entirely on home soil during January. Five T20I games come first giving fans plenty of short-format cricket to enjoy. Then three ODI games follow immediately after those T20Is wrap up completely.
The team’s upcoming matches against New Zealand will test both teams’ strengths across formats properly. The Kiwis always bring tough competition no matter where they play cricket honestly. These games matter because they’re happening just before the World Cup starts next month.
Last year was insane for the team – they grabbed both the Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup. The confidence is through the roof after winning those two trophies back-to-back. Now these months bring even more chances for our stars to show everyone who’s boss.
India’s Schedule for February 2026
India is hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from February through March on their turf. Suryakumar Yadav takes over as captain trying to defend the title they won. Remember, Rohit Sharma led them to that trophy in 2024 during an epic final.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Feb 12 | vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 16 | vs Ireland | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 21 | vs Pakistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 26 | vs Australia | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
The upcoming T20 World Cup puts massive pressure on India to perform at home grounds. Fans won’t accept anything less than another trophy after the hot streak they’re on. Home advantage means familiar pitches, massive crowds, and conditions they know inside out completely.
We last hosted this tournament way back in 2016 which feels like forever ago. West Indies knocked them out in the semi-finals and went on to win it all. The team definitely doesn’t want that heartbreak happening again especially in front of home crowds.
The upcoming 2 Months are Cricket-Packed
These matches in January basically prepare the team for the February-March World Cup grind. Every single game counts now as they figure out what works best strategically. The 2026 schedule demands our team stay at their absolute peak throughout these months nonstop.
Players need match practice and rhythm which these upcoming matches provide perfectly for everyone. Young talents get chances to prove themselves while seniors regain their best form. The series helps coaches finalise their best playing combinations for the next World Cup.
