New Zealand vs India 2026: Schedule, Squads, Venues, Head to Head, Timings and Live Score

India will tour New Zealand from 22 October to 1 December 2026 for 12 matches: 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs and 2 Tests. The India tour of New Zealand 2026 opened with the 1st T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 22 October, and it will finish with the 2nd Test at the same ground, which starts on 27 November.

New Zealand Cricket has called it the largest inbound tour it has ever hosted by number of matches. India won the opening T20I by 4 wickets, chasing 226 with 2 balls to spare, so the New Zealand vs India series 2026 is already under way with India 1-0 up in the T20Is.

The T20Is start at 8:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST), the ODIs at 3:00 PM (7:30 AM IST) and the Tests at 11:00 AM (3:30 AM IST). Both Tests count towards the 2025-27 World Test Championship. In India, Sony Sports Network will show New Zealand vs India 2026 on TV, with streaming on SonyLIV.

This page is our running guide to NZ vs IND 2026. Below you will find the full New Zealand vs India 2026 schedule, start times in every major time zone, all 6 venues, pitch reports, every squad, the New Zealand vs India head to head record, key NZ vs IND stats, milestones to watch and a preview of all 12 matches.

Series Snapshot

Here are the key facts for NZ vs IND 2026 at a glance.

New Zealand vs India 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures and Match Dates

Here is the full New Zealand vs India 2026 schedule. The tour runs for 41 days and uses 6 grounds: Hagley Oval, Hnry Stadium, Eden Park, Seddon Park, Bay Oval and the Basin Reserve.

The NZ vs IND 2026 fixtures are split into 3 blocks. The T20Is come first, from 22 October to 1 November. The ODIs follow from 4 to 15 November, and the 2 Tests close the tour from 19 November to 1 December.

NZ vs IND 2026 Fixtures: T20I Series

NZ vs IND 2026 Fixtures: ODI Series

NZ vs IND 2026 Fixtures: Test Series

The New Zealand vs India match dates are spread so that no team plays on consecutive days. Here is how the schedule shapes up:

• Gaps between matches: The T20Is and ODIs are played 2 or 3 days apart. There are 3 days between the 5th T20I and the 1st ODI, and 3 days between the 5th ODI and the 1st Test.
   
• Grounds used twice in a row: Hagley Oval hosts the first 2 T20Is and Bay Oval the last 2 ODIs, so both teams will see the same surface in back-to-back matches.
   
• Split ODI captaincy: Shubman Gill will captain India in the first 3 ODIs. He will then hand over to Shreyas Iyer for the last 2, as Gill and several Test players prepare for the 1st Test.
   
• The finish date: The tour ends on 1 December, the last scheduled day of the 2nd Test.

NZ vs IND 2026 Live Score and Results

1st T20I, Christchurch, 22 October: India won by 4 wickets. India won the toss and chose to bowl. New Zealand made 225 for 4, with Glenn Phillips scoring 82 not out off 40 balls and Finn Allen 45. Sanju Samson (67 off 33) and Abhishek Sharma put on 93 for the first wicket in 35 balls, Shreyas Iyer added 42 off 28, and India reached 230 for 6 with 2 balls to spare.

Live scores, results and full scorecards for all 12 matches of NZ vs IND 2026 will be added here as the series goes on.

New Zealand vs India 2026 Time Table in Other Time Zones

New Zealand is on daylight saving time (NZDT, UTC+13) for the whole tour. Every match in a format starts at the same local time, so the New Zealand vs India 2026 time table below works for all 12 matches.

For fans in India, the timings of NZ vs IND 2026 fall into 3 very different slots: lunchtime for the T20Is, early morning for the ODIs and overnight for the Tests.

• UK clocks: The UK moves from BST to GMT on 25 October, between the 2nd and 3rd T20Is, so UK start times move an hour earlier from the 3rd T20I.
   
• US clocks: The US moves from EDT to EST on 1 November, the day of the 5th T20I.
   
• Early mornings in India: The ODIs will start at 7:30 AM IST and the Tests at 3:30 AM IST, so Indian fans will be watching the Tests through the night.

Venues and Grounds Guide

The NZ vs IND 2026 fixtures use 6 grounds across both of New Zealand's main islands. The tour starts and ends in Christchurch on the South Island, while the middle of the tour moves around the North Island through Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui.

Wellington is the only city with 2 grounds on the tour. Hnry Stadium hosts white-ball matches, while the Basin Reserve, New Zealand's oldest Test ground, hosts the 1st Test.

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Hagley Oval is a park ground in the city's Hagley Park and New Zealand's main Test venue in the South Island. It will host 3 matches on this tour, more than any other ground.

It hosted the 2nd Test against India in 2020, which New Zealand won by 7 wickets to complete a 2-0 series win. India's 230 for 6 in the 1st T20I this week is reported to be the highest successful chase at the ground.

Hnry Stadium, Wellington

Hnry Stadium is the multi-purpose Wellington Regional Stadium, previously known as Westpac Stadium and Sky Stadium. Its round shape and exposed position make it one of the windiest international grounds in the world.

India won a T20I here in a Super Over in 2020, and the 1st T20I of their 2022 tour here was washed out without a ball bowled.

Eden Park, Auckland

Eden Park is New Zealand's biggest stadium and is best known in cricket for its short straight boundaries. It regularly produces some of the highest totals in New Zealand.

India won their first ever T20I in New Zealand here in 2019, and won the first 2 T20Is of the 2020 series here on their way to a 5-0 sweep.

Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park holds mixed memories for India. They won a Test here by 10 wickets in 2009, which remains their last Test win in New Zealand.

They were also bowled out for 92 in an ODI here in 2019, their lowest ODI total in New Zealand, and won a T20I here in a Super Over in 2020.

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval is a smaller ground near Tauranga that has become one of New Zealand's busiest white-ball venues. It hosts the last 2 ODIs on consecutive match days.

Suryakumar Yadav scored 111 not out here in a T20I in 2022, the highest score by an India batter in a T20I in New Zealand.

Basin Reserve, Wellington

The Basin Reserve is New Zealand's oldest Test ground and the venue of the 1st Test. Brendon McCullum scored 302 here against India in 2014, the only Test triple century by a New Zealand batter, as New Zealand made 680 for 8.

New Zealand also beat India here by 10 wickets in 2020, in the 1st Test of a 2-0 series win.

Pitch Reports and Conditions

Conditions will shape every format of the New Zealand vs India series 2026. New Zealand surfaces usually give fast bowlers more help than Indian pitches, especially early in a match and under cloud cover. Wind is also a big factor at the Wellington grounds.

The T20Is

Eden Park and Seddon Park are 2 of the highest-scoring grounds in New Zealand. New Zealand's 243 for 6 against Australia at Eden Park in 2018 is one of their highest T20I totals.

Hagley Oval and Hnry Stadium tend to give bowlers a little more help, but the 1st T20I at Hagley this week produced 455 runs, so a big total cannot be taken for granted.

The ODIs

All 5 ODIs are day-night matches. Seam bowlers usually get help with the new ball at 3:00 PM, and conditions often get easier for batting as the evening goes on.

Bay Oval will host 2 ODIs in 3 days, so the surface for the 5th ODI may be slower than for the 4th.

The Tests

Both Tests are at grounds where India lost in 2020. Pace and seam movement decided both matches, and New Zealand's fast bowlers took most of the wickets.

The Basin Reserve usually offers swing early, before flattening out for long periods, as it did when McCullum batted through 2 days in 2014. Hagley Oval tends to stay helpful for seamers for longer.

Weather Overview

The India tour of New Zealand 2026 is played in New Zealand's spring and early summer, when the weather can change quickly from one day to the next.

• Temperatures: Daytime highs are usually in the high teens Celsius in late October and early November, rising towards the low 20s by late November. Christchurch and Wellington are generally cooler than Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
   
• Rain: Showers are possible throughout. India's last white-ball tour of New Zealand, in November 2022, lost 3 of its 6 matches to rain, including 2 of the 3 ODIs.
   
• Evening cold: The T20Is start at 8:00 PM, when temperatures drop sharply in late October, particularly in Christchurch.
   
• Wind: Wellington is one of the windiest cities in the world, which will affect the 3rd T20I, the 2nd ODI and the 1st Test.
   
• Dew: Dew is much less of a factor than in India, so the toss is less likely to decide night matches.

New Zealand vs India 2026 Squad

India have named squads for all 3 formats, with 2 separate ODI squads. New Zealand have named their T20I squad and 2 ODI squads. Their Test squad has not been announced.

Together, these lists make up the full NZ vs IND players list for now. The New Zealand vs India 2026 squad section will be updated as soon as New Zealand name their Test squad.

India's side is split across 4 squads, so the IND squad for each format is listed separately below, followed by the New Zealand squad vs India 2026 for each format.

IND Squad: T20Is

IND Squad: 1st to 3rd ODIs

IND Squad: 4th and 5th ODIs

IND Squad: Tests

Here is what stands out in the IND squad selections for the tour:

• Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli: Both are in both ODI squads, so they are set to play all 5 ODIs.
   
• Jasprit Bumrah: He is in the Test squad only, as part of India's workload plan.
   
• Mohammed Shami: He is not in any of India's squads.
   
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: He returns in the T20I squad and opened the bowling in the 1st T20I.
   
• Players in 3 squads: Kuldeep Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy are the only players named in the T20I, ODI and Test squads.

New Zealand Squad vs India 2026: T20Is

New Zealand Squad vs India 2026: 1st to 3rd ODIs

New Zealand Squad vs India 2026: 4th and 5th ODIs

New Zealand Squad vs India 2026: Tests

To be confirmed. Will be updated on announcement.

Here is what stands out in the New Zealand squad vs India 2026:

• Rachin Ravindra: He has been ruled out of the T20Is with a shoulder injury and is in the squad for the first 3 ODIs, subject to his recovery.
   
• Kane Williamson: He is not in either white-ball squad, and his availability for the Tests has not been confirmed.
   
• A split ODI squad: Like India, New Zealand have named 2 ODI squads. Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips are among the players picked only for the first 3 ODIs.

Key Players to Watch

India

• Shreyas Iyer: India's T20I captain, who will also lead the side in the last 2 ODIs. He scored 42 off 28 balls in the 1st T20I.
   
• Sanju Samson: He was player of the tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup, with 321 runs, including 89 off 46 balls in the final against New Zealand. He started this tour with 67 off 33 balls in Christchurch.
   
• Abhishek Sharma: He scored 84 in the 1st T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur in January and 52 off 21 balls in the T20 World Cup final against them in March.
   
• Virat Kohli: The leading run-scorer in ODIs between the 2 teams, with 1,897 runs and 7 centuries.
   
• Rohit Sharma: He has 1,134 ODI runs against New Zealand and is set to play all 5 ODIs.
   
• Shubman Gill: India's Test and ODI captain. He scored 208 against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023, and 754 runs in his first Test series as captain, in England in 2025.
   
• Jasprit Bumrah: He took 4 for 15 in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand and will lead India's attack in the Tests.

New Zealand

• Mitchell Santner: New Zealand's white-ball captain. He took 13 wickets in the Pune Test in 2024, when New Zealand won their first Test series in India.
   
• Glenn Phillips: He scored 82 not out off 40 balls in the 1st T20I, after making 78 off 40 against India in Nagpur in January.
   
• Daryl Mitchell: He was player of the series when New Zealand won their first ODI series in India, in January 2026.
   
• Tim Seifert: He is New Zealand's leading T20I run-scorer against India and scored 52 in the T20 World Cup final.
   
• Matt Henry: He took 5 for 15 when India were bowled out for 46 in Bengaluru in 2024, their lowest Test total at home.
   
• Rachin Ravindra: He scored 134 in that Bengaluru Test and is in the squad for the first 3 ODIs if fit.

Captains and Team Management

India have 2 captains on this tour. Shreyas Iyer leads the T20I side, which he took over in June 2026, and will also captain the last 2 ODIs. Shubman Gill leads the Test side and the first 3 ODIs. Gautam Gambhir has been head coach since July 2024.

Mitchell Santner captains both of New Zealand's white-ball sides. Tom Latham has captained the Test side, and the captain for this series will be confirmed with the Test squad. Rob Walter replaced Gary Stead as head coach in 2025.

New Zealand vs India Head to Head

The New Zealand vs India head to head record is one of the most even in world cricket. India lead in all 3 formats overall, but New Zealand have the better record at home in Tests and ODIs.

The T20I figures include India's win in the 1st T20I on 22 October. India's 20 T20I wins include 2 Super Over wins in 2020.

Record in New Zealand

The difference between home and away is the main story of the New Zealand vs India head to head record. India have won only 5 of 25 Tests in New Zealand, and New Zealand lead the ODI record there 26-14. T20Is are the one format where India have the better record in New Zealand.

Tests: Analysis and Recent Meetings

India lead 22-16 overall, but New Zealand have had much the better of it in recent years. They won the 2020 series in New Zealand 2-0 and beat India in the first World Test Championship final in 2021.

In 2024 they won 3-0 in India, the first time India had lost every match of a home Test series of 3 or more matches. India were bowled out for 46 in Bengaluru in that series.

In New Zealand, India's last Test win came in Hamilton in 2009, when they won the series 1-0. They have lost 3 and drawn 1 of the 4 Tests they have played there since.

ODIs: Analysis and Recent Meetings

India lead 63-52, but this has been a close rivalry in recent years. India beat New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai with 397 for 4, their highest ODI total against New Zealand, and won the 2025 Champions Trophy final against them in Dubai.

New Zealand then won their first ever ODI series in India in January 2026, 2-1, with Daryl Mitchell named player of the series.

In New Zealand, the home side lead 26-14. India won ODI series there in 2009 (3-1) and 2019 (4-1), but lost 4-0 in 2014, 3-0 in 2020 and 1-0 in a rain-hit series in 2022.

T20Is: Analysis and Recent Meetings

In T20Is, the New Zealand vs India head to head record favours India 20-11, and their recent dominance is clear. They beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad after making 255 for 5, and won 4-1 in a home series in January 2026, which included 271 for 5 in Thiruvananthapuram, their highest T20I total against New Zealand.

India have now won their last 5 T20I series against New Zealand. Before 2026, though, New Zealand had won all 3 of their T20 World Cup meetings with India.

In New Zealand, India lead 8-4 with 1 tie, and 2 of those wins came in Super Overs. India won 5-0 there in 2020, their first T20I series win in New Zealand, and 1-0 in 2022.

India's Series Record in New Zealand

New Zealand vs India in ICC Events

Many of the biggest matches between these teams have come at ICC events. The New Zealand vs India head to head record at ICC events is evenly split over the long run, but India have won every meeting since 2023.

• ODI World Cups: The 2 teams have met 11 times at ODI World Cups, with 5 wins each and 1 match washed out, in 2019.
   
• T20 World Cups: New Zealand won their first 3 meetings, in 2007, 2016 and 2021, before India won the 2026 final.
   
• India's recent run: India have won the last 5 meetings at ICC events, starting with the 2023 World Cup group match.

NZ vs IND Stats and Records

These NZ vs IND stats cover all matches between the 2 teams before this series.

Highest Team Totals

Most Runs

The batting NZ vs IND stats are led by India, who hold the top 2 spots in both Tests and ODIs.

Most Wickets

The bowling NZ vs IND stats are led by spinners in Tests and by fast bowlers in ODIs.

• Best Test bowling: Ajaz Patel took all 10 wickets in an innings against India in Mumbai in 2021, one of only 3 bowlers ever to do so in Tests.
   
• Lowest Test total: India's 46 all out in Bengaluru in 2024 is the lowest total in Tests between the teams and India's lowest at home.
   
• Highest individual Test score: Brendon McCullum's 302 at the Basin Reserve in 2014.
   
• ODI double century: Shubman Gill scored 208 against New Zealand in Hyderabad in January 2023.

Milestones to Watch

Several records could fall during the New Zealand vs India series 2026:

• Virat Kohli: He needs 103 runs to become the first player to score 2,000 ODI runs in matches between India and New Zealand. He already holds the record for most ODI centuries in the rivalry, with 7.
   
• Rohit Sharma: With 1,134 ODI runs against New Zealand, he needs 252 runs in the 5 ODIs to pass Ross Taylor and move into 3rd on the all-time list for the rivalry.
   
• Tim Seifert: He had 501 T20I runs against India after the 1st T20I. With 26 more, he would pass Suryakumar Yadav's 526, the most by any player in T20Is between the teams.
   
• India's Test record in New Zealand: India will try to win a Test in New Zealand for the first time since 2009, and a Test series there for the first time since that same tour.

Recent Form

Both teams come into NZ vs IND 2026 on the back of a busy year, with India the T20 world champions and New Zealand the beaten finalists.

India

• T20Is: India won the T20 World Cup in March 2026, beating New Zealand in the final. Under Shreyas Iyer, they drew 2-2 at home against West Indies this month, then won the 1st T20I in Christchurch.
   
• ODIs: India beat West Indies 2-1 at home in September and October, after losing 2-1 at home to New Zealand in January.
   
• Tests: India are 5th in the World Test Championship table, with 5 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws from 11 Tests. They beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in August.

New Zealand

• T20Is: New Zealand reached the T20 World Cup final in March 2026, then beat South Africa 4-1 at home. They lost the 1st T20I of this series despite making 225.
   
• ODIs: They beat South Africa 2-1 at home in March 2026, then lost 2-1 in Bangladesh in April and May. In January they won their first ODI series in India.
   
• Tests: New Zealand are 3rd in the World Test Championship table, with 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw from 6 Tests.

Who Will Win New Zealand vs India? Series Preview

Who will win New Zealand vs India depends on the format. India start as favourites in the T20Is, the ODIs look close, and New Zealand start as favourites in the Tests.

The T20Is

India are the world champions and have won 6 of their last 7 T20Is against New Zealand, including the World Cup final and the 1st T20I of this series.

Their top order, with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, has scored quickly in every recent meeting. New Zealand's best chance is at Hagley Oval and Hnry Stadium, where their seamers usually get more help.

The ODIs

New Zealand won the last bilateral ODI series between the teams, in India, and they have a 26-14 home record against India. India counter with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for all 5 matches, and Kohli's record against New Zealand is the best of any batter in the rivalry.

The Tests

New Zealand have won 6 of the last 7 Tests between the teams that ended in a result, and India have not won a Test in New Zealand since 2009.

Seam-friendly pitches at the Basin Reserve and Hagley Oval suit New Zealand's attack, but Bumrah gives India a strong answer, and India need the points to stay in the World Test Championship race.

So, who will win New Zealand vs India overall? India look stronger in the shortest format, while New Zealand's home record makes them the team to beat in the longer formats.

This is editorial analysis based on form, records and conditions. It is not betting advice or a prediction of any outcome.

How to Watch: Live Streaming and TV

Here is where to watch New Zealand vs India 2026 in the main markets:

• Commentary: Sony's panel for India includes Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle.
   
• Other countries: Rights are sold territory by territory. Check your local rights holder before each match.

Tickets: How and Where to Buy

Tickets for NZ vs IND 2026 are sold through Ticketek, with separate sales for each match. Several matches are expected to sell out, and the 1st T20I at Hagley Oval was a sell-out.

At Eden Park, tickets for the 4th T20I on 30 October and the 1st ODI on 4 November were listed on Ticketek from NZ$39.45 to NZ$64.45. Prices at other grounds vary by venue and seating area.

Buy only through Ticketek or the venue's official channels. Resale websites are listing tickets for this series at much higher prices, and tickets bought from resellers may be refused at the gate.

Match-by-Match Previews

Full previews for all 12 matches of the New Zealand vs India series 2026, with team news, pitch reports and predicted XIs. They follow the New Zealand vs India match dates in order.

• 1st T20I, Christchurch, 22 October: India won by 4 wickets after chasing 226. 
   
• 2nd T20I, Christchurch, 24 October: A second match on the same Hagley Oval surface, with New Zealand needing a win to level the series.
   
• 3rd T20I, Wellington, 27 October: The series moves to Hnry Stadium, where wind will play a part. 
   
• 4th T20I, Auckland, 30 October: Eden Park's short straight boundaries should make this one of the highest-scoring matches of the series. 
   
• 5th T20I, Hamilton, 1 November: The last T20I, at a ground where India won a Super Over in 2020. 
   
• 1st ODI, Auckland, 4 November: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's first ODI in New Zealand since 2020. 
   
• 2nd ODI, Wellington, 7 November: India's first ODI at this ground since winning here in 2019. 
   
• 3rd ODI, Hamilton, 10 November: Shubman Gill's last match as captain in the ODI series before he hands over to Shreyas Iyer. 
   
• 4th ODI, Mount Maunganui, 13 November: Shreyas Iyer takes charge for the first of 2 matches at Bay Oval. 
   
• 5th ODI, Mount Maunganui, 15 November: The final ODI of the series, on the same Bay Oval square. 
   
• 1st Test, Wellington, 19 to 23 November: India's first Test in New Zealand since losing 2-0 in 2020, at the ground where they lost the 2020 1st Test by 10 wickets. 
   
• 2nd Test, Christchurch, 27 November to 1 December: The last match of the tour, with World Test Championship points at stake. 

Series Context and What's at Stake

The India tour of New Zealand 2026 is the longest bilateral tour New Zealand have ever hosted, and it comes at a key point in both teams' calendars.

• A record tour: At 12 matches, this is the biggest inbound tour New Zealand Cricket has ever hosted.
   
• Revenge for 2024: India's last Test series against New Zealand ended in a 3-0 home defeat. This series gives them a chance to respond, but in New Zealand, where they have not won a Test since 2009.
   
• World Test Championship: New Zealand are 3rd and India 5th. India need wins in New Zealand to stay in the race for the 2027 final at Lord's.
   
• World Cup preparation: The ODIs come a year before the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. They will show how India plan to use Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and how New Zealand's ODI side looks after their series win in India.
   
• A busy season for New Zealand: After this tour, New Zealand will travel to Australia for 4 Tests from 9 December.

FAQs

Q. When does the New Zealand vs India 2026 series start?

It started on 22 October 2026 with the 1st T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. It will finish with the 2nd Test, also at Hagley Oval, from 27 November to 1 December.

Q. How many matches are in the India tour of New Zealand 2026?

12 matches: 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs and 2 Tests.

Q. What is the New Zealand vs India 2026 schedule for the T20Is?

22 and 24 October in Christchurch, 27 October in Wellington, 30 October in Auckland and 1 November in Hamilton.

Q. What are the New Zealand vs India match dates for the ODIs?

4 November in Auckland, 7 November in Wellington, 10 November in Hamilton, and 13 and 15 November in Mount Maunganui.

Q. When are the NZ vs IND 2026 Tests?

The 1st Test will be at the Basin Reserve in Wellington from 19 to 23 November, and the 2nd at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from 27 November to 1 December.

Q. What is the New Zealand vs India 2026 time table in India?

T20Is start at 12:30 PM IST, ODIs at 7:30 AM IST and Tests at 3:30 AM IST.

Q. What time do the matches start in New Zealand?

T20Is at 8:00 PM, ODIs at 3:00 PM and Tests at 11:00 AM local time.

Q. Who won the 1st T20I of NZ vs IND 2026?

India won by 4 wickets in Christchurch on 22 October, chasing 226 with 2 balls to spare.

Q. Where can I watch New Zealand vs India 2026 in India?

On Sony Sports Network on TV and on SonyLIV for streaming.

Q. Where can I watch New Zealand vs India 2026 in New Zealand?

On Sky Sport NZ, with streaming on Sky Go and Sky Sport Now. The 1st T20I was also shown free-to-air on Three and ThreeNow.

Q. Who are the captains for NZ vs IND 2026?

Shreyas Iyer captains India in the T20Is and the last 2 ODIs, and Shubman Gill in the first 3 ODIs and the Tests. Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand in the T20Is and ODIs.

Q. Why does India have 2 ODI captains?

Shubman Gill will captain the first 3 ODIs and then prepare for the Tests with other Test players. Shreyas Iyer will captain the last 2 ODIs.

Q. Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the IND squad for the ODIs?

Yes. Both are in India's squads for all 5 ODIs.

Q. Is Jasprit Bumrah playing in the white-ball matches?

No. He is in India's Test squad only.

Q. What is the IND squad for the Tests?

Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (subject to fitness), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj.

Q. What is the New Zealand squad vs India 2026 for the T20Is?

Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith.

Q. Is the full NZ vs IND players list confirmed?

Not yet. India have named all their squads, and New Zealand have named their T20I and ODI squads. New Zealand's Test squad has not been announced.

Q. Has New Zealand named its Test squad?

Not yet. New Zealand have named their T20I and ODI squads, and the Test squad will be announced later.

Q. Is Rachin Ravindra playing?

He has been ruled out of the T20Is with a shoulder injury. He is in the squad for the first 3 ODIs, subject to his recovery.

Q. What are the key NZ vs IND stats?

Virat Kohli has the most ODI runs in the rivalry (1,897), Rahul Dravid the most Test runs (1,659) and Ravichandran Ashwin the most Test wickets (75).

Q. What is the New Zealand vs India head to head record?

India lead in Tests 22-16 with 27 draws, in ODIs 63-52, and in T20Is 20-11, including their win in the 1st T20I of this series.

Q. What is India's Test record in New Zealand?

India have won 5 and lost 10 of their 25 Tests in New Zealand, with 10 draws. Their last Test win there came in Hamilton in 2009.

Q. Who has scored the most ODI runs in India vs New Zealand matches?

Virat Kohli, with 1,897 runs and 7 centuries. He needs 103 more to reach 2,000.

Q. Has India ever won a T20I series in New Zealand?

Yes, twice: 5-0 in 2020 and 1-0 in 2022.

Q. Who won the last India vs New Zealand Test series?

New Zealand won 3-0 in India in 2024. It was their first Test series win in India.

Q. Who won the last New Zealand vs India ODI series?

New Zealand won 2-1 in India in January 2026. It was their first ODI series win in India.

Q. Who will win New Zealand vs India 2026?

India start as favourites in the T20Is, the ODIs look close, and New Zealand start as favourites in the Tests at home.

Q. Are the Tests part of the World Test Championship?

Yes. Both Tests count towards the 2025-27 World Test Championship, where New Zealand are 3rd and India 5th.

Q. How much are tickets for NZ vs IND 2026?

At Eden Park, tickets for the 4th T20I and 1st ODI were listed on Ticketek from NZ$39.45 to NZ$64.45. Prices at other grounds vary.

Q. Which grounds host the NZ vs IND 2026 fixtures?

Hagley Oval in Christchurch, Hnry Stadium and the Basin Reserve in Wellington, Eden Park in Auckland, Seddon Park in Hamilton and Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Q. Who are the head coaches?

Gautam Gambhir coaches India and Rob Walter coaches New Zealand.