The Indian men’s cricket team schedule in the 2026 calendar includes a mix of competitive fixtures at home as well as the toughest overseas missions, promising yet another sensational year.
As the stage is perfectly set to entertain fans with high-octane contests in red-ball and white-ball formats, India’s competitiveness will be evaluated across all three formats.
However, India’s star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are reported to feature only in 18 ODIs this year, if they remain fit and get selected for the 50-over matches. If the Bangladesh tour is confirmed, then there would be 21 ODIs this year.
Let’s take a look at Team India’s month-by-month schedule throughout the 2026 calendar in international cricket.
January 2026 — New Zealand’s White Ball Tour of India (3 ODIs and 5 T20Is)
India starts the year 2026 with an 8-match home series, which includes 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is against New Zealand.
| Match | Date and Day | Stadium | Venue | Timings (IST) |
| 1st ODI | January 11 (Sunday) | Barsapara Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium | Vadodara | 01:30 pm |
| 2nd ODI | January 14 (Wednesday) | Niranjan Shah Stadium | Rajkot | |
| 3rd ODI | January 18 (Sunday) | Holkar Cricket Stadium | Indore | |
| 1st T20I | January 21 (Wednesday) | Vidharbha Cricket Stadium | Nagpur | 07 pm |
| 2nd T20I | January 23 (Friday) | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium | Raipur | |
| 3rd T20I | January 25 (Sunday) | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati | |
| 4th T20I | January 28 (Wednesday) | ACA-VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam | |
| 5th T20I | January 31 (Saturday) | Greenfield Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram |
February to March 2026 — ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 India’s Fixtures
Soon after completing the home series against New Zealand, India will co-host the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 alongside Sri Lanka, as the 10th edition of the tournament is scheduled between February 07 and March 08.
| Match | Date and Day | Stadium | Venue | Timings (IST) |
| India vs USA (Group A) | February 07 (Saturday) | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | 07 pm |
| India vs Namibia (Group A) | February 12 (Thursday) | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | |
| India vs Pakistan (Group A) | February 15 (Sunday) | R.Premadasa Stadium | Colombo (Sri Lanka) | |
| India vs Netherlands (Group A) | February 18 (Wednesday) | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | |
| Super Eight Round | To Be Decided | |||
| Semi-Final | March 05 (Thursday) | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | 07 pm |
| Final | March 08 (Sunday) | To Be Decided | 07 pm | |
March to May 2026— Indian Premier League
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is scheduled to take place between March 26 and May 31, there will be a short break in India’s international cricket calendar. However, the official schedule for the league’s 19th season is yet to be revealed.
June 2026 — Afghanistan’s Multi Format Tour of India (3 ODIs and 1 Test)
After the completion of IPL 2026, India will host Afghanistan in a mixed-format series, including a one-off test and 3 ODIs. The exact dates and venues haven’t been finalized so far.
July 2026 — India’s White Ball Tour of England (5 T20Is and 3 ODIs)
India’s limited-overs series in England comprises an action-packed schedule in July 2026:
| Match | Date and Day | Stadium | Venue |
| 1st T20I | July 01 (Wednesday) | Riverside Ground | Chester-le-Street |
| 2nd T20I | July 04 (Saturday) | Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester |
| 3rd T20I | July 07 (Tuesday) | Trent Bridge | Nottingham |
| 4th T20I | July 09 (Thursday) | County Ground | Bristol |
| 5th T20I | July 11 (Saturday) | The Rose Bowl | Southampton |
| 1st ODI | July 14 (Tuesday) | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| 2nd ODI | July 16 (Thursday) | Sophia Gardens | Cardiff |
| 3rd ODI | July 19 (Sunday) | Lord’s Cricket Stadium | Lord’s |
August 2026 — India’s Red Ball Tour of Sri Lanka (2 Tests)
Team India will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in August 2026. The exact dates and venues of the match are yet to be determined.
September 2026 — Team India’s White Ball Tour of Bangladesh (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
India’s limited-overs series against Bangladesh, comprising 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is each, was supposed to be played in August 2025. Due to the security concerns and political tensions, the men-in-blue’s white ball tour is postponed and is tentatively planned to be held in September 2026.
The exact dates, venues, and timings of the match are yet to be confirmed officially.
September to October 2026 — West Indies White Ball Tour of India (3 ODIs and 5 T20Is)
Following the white ball tour of Bangladesh, India will host the West Indies in the limited-overs series, including 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is. Both the cricket nations’ boards are yet to confirm the official schedule.
September to October 2026 — Asian Games
The Asian Games programme will feature multiple sports, including cricket, during this period. All the matches will be played in T20 format between September 19 and October 04.
As the senior players will be busy with their forthcoming international series, India’s 20-over squad is likely to be packed with talented youngsters.
October to November 2026 — India’s Multi Format Tour of New Zealand (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is)
After the completion of the Asian Games, India will have a tough challenge playing the multi-format series in Winter on New Zealand soil. This tour comprises 2 tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is, with the final schedule still to be confirmed.
However, it is confirmed that the matches will be played across different venues like Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch.
December 2026 — Sri Lanka’s White Ball Tour of India (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
Finally, India’s cricket calendar this year will conclude at home with the white ball series against Sri Lanka, including 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. The dates, venues, and timings of the matches throughout the series will be revealed soon