Team India 2026 Cricket Schedule: Full Series List, T20 World Cup, Tours & Key Matches

Team India's 2026 schedule appears to be just as hectic, demanding, and thrilling as their memorable and trophy-filled 2025 campaign. Indian cricket fans have a lot to look forward to this year, including important red-ball and white-ball assignments, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, and significant bilateral series both domestically and internationally. 2026 might be another pivotal year for Indian cricket, with big names like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still carrying the country's hopes.

IND vs NZ Series: A Good Start (January 2026)

India's 2026 schedule is set to begin on January 11–31 with a home series against New Zealand. This series, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is, will serve as an important training ground for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.

Suryakumar Yadav, who has become one of India's most influential T20 batsmen in recent years, will captain the T20I team. Before the international competition, India will have the chance to test bench strength, improve combinations, and gain momentum through this series.

2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Retaining the Title

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is set for February 7–March 8, will surely be the biggest event of the year. There will be more pressure and excitement because India is the reigning champion going into the competition.

With seasoned players like Kohli and Rohit still playing important roles and younger players striving to establish themselves on the global scene, fans will be closely observing how India strikes a balance between youth and experience.

Team India: The Selection Battle and IPL 2026

The competition will once more turn into a selection battlefield as the IPL 2026 gets underway in March. Team selection for future ICC events and bilateral series will be heavily influenced by IPL performance. IPL 2026 may be a route to national team selection for many players.

Mid-Year Difficulties: Sri Lanka, England, and Afghanistan

India will host Afghanistan in June 2026 for a series that includes three ODIs and one Test, giving them a chance to manage workloads and rotate players. The hardest task of the year will come in July when India travels to England for a white-ball series of five Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals from July 1 to July 19. India's flexibility will be put to the test when playing in English, particularly in swinging conditions.

In August, India will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series, which will be their first red-ball challenge of the year. This is an important time for the Test team.

Afghanistan, the West Indies, and the Asian Games make September hectic

There will be a lot of action in September. After a three-match Twenty20 International series against Afghanistan, India will play a home white-ball series consisting of three One-Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals against the West Indies.

India will also travel to Japan for the Asian Games 2026, which will take place from September 19 to October 4 and feature T20I cricket, giving the year a distinctive flavor.

A Difficult Year-End: Sri Lanka and New Zealand

India's last international tour, which includes two Test matches, three One-Day Internationals, and five 20-20 Internationals, will take place in New Zealand from October to November. The team's depth and consistency will be put to the test during this tour.

With a home series against Sri Lanka in December that will include three ODIs and three T20Is, the year will come to a fitting close for cricket fans.

The 2026 India cricket schedule promises nonstop action, intense competitions, and esteemed rivalries. Indian supporters will be hoping for another glorious chapter in Team India's journey with the T20 World Cup, difficult international tours, and the continued presence of senior stars.

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