New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have officially announced a blockbuster international schedule for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic summer. Promising an exciting 41 days of elite cricket across eight different Kiwi host cities, the highly anticipated lineup will include major inbound tours from major subcontinent powerhouses for both the men’s and women’s national teams. Fans are preparing for a sporting-atmospheric celebration featuring intense rivalries, historic multi-format encounters and a crucial rebuilding window ahead of upcoming global tournaments.
India’s all-format tour headlines New Zealand’s domestic calendar
The undisputed crown jewel of the freshly designed calendar is Team India’s extensive, all-format tour new zealand. Running from late October to early December, this massive 12-match event marks the largest inbound international series ever held in NZC history in terms of total volume. The tour presents a rare treat for cricket purists, featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and a much-anticipated two-Test series.
The marquee tour marks the first time that the Indian men’s team will play red-ball Test cricket on New Zealand soil since 2019, ending a multi-year drought that has left local fans eager for top-level Test action. Beyond the intense competition on the field, the white-ball phase of the series offers significant logistical value for a changeable Indian side. as giants Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma plan their final path towards 2027 ODI World CupThe challenging conditions in New Zealand will serve as an ideal testing ground for building significant one-day momentum. The matches will be held by rotation in major prestigious cricket centres, including Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
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New Zealand Cricket announces full fixture list
Apart from the major Indian tour, New Zealand Cricket’s full fixture list outlines a jam-packed schedule designed to keep fans engaged well into early 2027. Following the departure of the Indian team, attention increasingly turns to the women’s game. White Ferns will step forward to host bangladesh In the six-match limited overs competition starting on December 10. Comprising three T20Is and three ODIs, this short and sharp series serves as the White Ferns’ lone home assignment for the season. A planned trans-Tasman tour for Australia Officially postponed to accommodate ICC’s rescheduling of inaugural event to early 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy In Sri Lanka.
The domestic summer will conclude on a high note with the arrival of the Sri Lankan men’s team on 16 January. Sri Lanka will challenge the Blackcaps in all three formats, which will include three ODIs, three T20Is and two crucial Test matches concluding in mid-February. This diverse program guarantees a summer full of high stakes, blending the fast-paced drama of twenty-over cricket with the traditional endurance of Test match campaigns.
New Zealand men’s domestic event
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- 22 October: 1st T20 match – Christchurch
- 24 October: 2nd T20 match – Christchurch
- 27 October: 3rd T20 match – Wellington
- 30 October: Fourth T20 match – Auckland
- November 1st: 5th T20 match – Hamilton
- 4 November: 1st ODI – Auckland
- 7 November: 2nd ODI- Wellington
- 10 November: 3rd ODI-Hamilton
- 13 November: 4th ODI- Mount Maunganui
- Nov 15: 5th ODI- Mount Maunganui
- 19-23 November: 1st Test – Wellington
- 27 November-1 December: Second Test – Christchurch
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- 16 January: 1st ODI – Napier
- 19 January: 2nd ODI- Wellington
- 22 January: 3rd ODI- Dunedin
- 26 January: 1st T20 match – Christchurch
- 29 January: 2nd T20I – Nelson
- 31 January: 3rd T20I – Nelson
- 4-8 February: First Test – Mount Maunganui
- 12-16 February: Second Test – Hamilton
New Zealand Women’s Domestic Program
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- 10 December: 1st T20I – Nelson
- 12 December: 2nd T20I – Nelson
- 15 December: 3rd T20 match – Wellington
- 18 December: 1st ODI- Wellington
- 21 December: 2nd ODI- Mount Maunganui
- 23 December: 3rd ODI- Mount Maunganui
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