India Cricket Match Schedule 2026: Full Fixtures List

Trying to keep track of every fixture this year? You’re definitely not the only one. The India Cricket Match Schedule 2026 is packed from start to finish, covering all three formats Tests, ODIs, and T20Is— across both home and away tours, plus two major ICC events squeezed into the calendar. Between series announcements, venue changes, and last-minute date shifts, staying on top of everything can get overwhelming pretty fast. That’s exactly why this guide exists to break the India Cricket Match Schedule 2026 down month by month, so you don’t have to dig through ten different websites just to figure out what’s happening and when. Whether

What Makes the India Cricket Match Schedule 2026 So Busy

This year is unusually heavy, even by Indian cricket’s standards. India plays a home ODI series, hosts a T20 World Cup, runs through the IPL, and tours Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and England. There’s barely a quiet month.

Here’s a quick snapshot of what the year involves:

Event	Format	Timeline
vs New Zealand (Home)	ODI	Early 2026
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup	T20I	Feb 7 – Mar 8
IPL 2026	T20 (League)	Mar 28 – Apr 12 (Phase 1)
Zimbabwe Tour	T20I	Late July
England Tour	T20I, ODI	From July 7
Sri Lanka Tour	Test, White-ball	From Aug 15
Bangladesh Tour	ODI, T20I	Sep 1–13
Afghanistan (Home)	Test, ODI, T20I	September
Sri Lanka (Home)	ODI, T20I	December

Early 2026: ODIs Against New Zealand

India began the year with a three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with the games played in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore. It was India’s final 50-over series before the team turned its attention to T20 preparations. Several experienced players returned to the squad, while a new captain took charge as the team looked ahead to the next phase of the season.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The T20 World Cup is one of the biggest highlights of the India Cricket Match Schedule 2026. India and Sri Lanka hosted the tournament from February 7 to March 8, with India placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia, and the USA. One of the most anticipated matches, India vs Pakistan, was played in Colombo on February 15. The tournament featured 20 teams competing through the group stage, Super 8s, semifinals, and the final.

IPL 2026: March Through May

Opening match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosted Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.
Match venues: Games were played across ten venues, including Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.
International cricket: No international matches were scheduled during this period.
Schedule planning: The gap helped avoid clashes between India’s international commitments and the IPL.

India Cricket Match Schedule 2026: Zimbabwe And Sri Lanka Tours

Zimbabwe: Three T20Is, all played at Harare Sports Club.
Sri Lanka Tests: Two matches, starting in Galle and followed by Colombo.
Formats: The Sri Lanka tour included Tests as well as white-ball cricket.
Standout player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed during the Zimbabwe T20I series.

For match-by-match results and updates, check our India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 results page.

September Tours: Bangladesh And Afghanistan At Home

Bangladesh Tour (Away):

Dates: September 1–13
Format: 3 ODIs + 3 T20Is
Highlight: First-ever bilateral T20I series between the two sides held on Bangladeshi soil

Afghanistan Series (Home):

Test — New Chandigarh
ODIs — Dharamsala, Lucknow
T20Is — Lucknow, Delhi

India Cricket Schedule: England Tour, July Onward

Running parallel to some of these fixtures is the India tour of England — five T20Is starting July 7 at Chester-le-Street, followed by a three-match ODI series. This tour adds a significant white-ball workload and another away leg to an already demanding year.

What’s Left on the India Cricket Match Schedule 2026

Looking ahead, India hosts Sri Lanka for a bilateral series in December — three ODIs and three T20Is, confirmed as part of the BCCI’s home international season.

Both the men’s and women’s teams also compete at the Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, aiming to defend their gold medals.

For the most current fixture updates, bookmark the official BCCI schedule page. Dates can shift due to logistics or broadcaster scheduling.

Staying On Top Of The India Cricket Match Schedule 2026

India’s 2026 cricket calendar is packed with action across all three formats, along with major ICC events and international tours. With so many matches taking place throughout the year, the schedule can change as new fixtures, venues, and squad updates are announced.

FAQs

How many international tours does India play in 2026?

India’s 2026 calendar includes home series against New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with away tours to Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and England — on top of hosting the T20 World Cup and playing in the IPL.