Exciting news for Indian cricket fans! The New Zealand cricket team is all set to tour India in January 2026. During this tour, India and New Zealand will play a total of 3 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 5 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

The complete schedule of the series has been officially released. The series will begin with the ODI matches and then move to the T20 series.

India vs New Zealand ODI Series:

• 1st ODI – 11 January 2026, Hyderabad
  
• 2nd ODI – 14 January 2026, Rajkot
  
• 3rd ODI – 18 January 2026, Indore
  

This ODI series will be played over 8 days, giving both teams enough time to rest between games.

India vs New Zealand T20I Series:

• 1st T20I – 21 January 2026, Nagpur
  
• 2nd T20I – 23 January 2026, Ranchi
  
• 3rd T20I – 25 January 2026, Guwahati
  
• 4th T20I – 28 January 2026, Visakhapatnam
  
• 5th T20I – 31 January 2026, Thiruvananthapuram
  

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This action-packed T20 series will bring high-energy matches across different parts of India.

Head-to-Head Record Between India and New Zealand

 ODI History:

• Total ODIs Played: 120
  
• India Wins: 62
  
• New Zealand Wins: 50
  
• Tied Matches: 1
  
• No Result: 7
  

India has a slight edge over New Zealand in the 50-over format. The matches have always been competitive and full of surprises.

 T20I History:

• Total T20Is Played: 25
  
• India Wins: 12
  
• New Zealand Wins: 10
  
• Tied Matches: 3
  

In T20Is, the contest between the two teams is even closer. Both teams have powerful hitters and top bowlers, which makes every game thrilling to watch.

Why This Series is Important

This series will be important for both teams to prepare for upcoming ICC tournaments. For Indian players, this is a great chance to perform at home in front of their fans and for young talents to make their mark.

For New Zealand, it is a good opportunity to challenge a strong Indian side on their home ground. Matches in cities like Hyderabad, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam are expected to attract big crowds and great excitement.

What to Expect

Fans can expect:

• Close, high-scoring T20 matches
  
• Competitive ODI battles with full squads
  
• Great cricketing atmosphere in all host cities
  
• Opportunities for new players to shine
  

Disclaimer: This blog is based on the official schedule and match details available at the time of writing. Dates and venues may be changed by the BCCI or NZC due to future developments.