India men's cricket schedule 2026-27: Full fixtures, dates, format & more

The India men’s cricket team has a packed international schedule ahead, with several major assignments lined up from September 2026 to February 2027. The schedule includes T20Is, ODIs and Tests against Afghanistan, West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia, giving Team India a busy run of international cricket.

India’s next assignment will be a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan from September 13 to 17. All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. However, the series is officially hosted by Afghanistan, so it is important to note that these are Afghanistan’s home fixtures, with the team using India as a venue for its home matches.

Throughout this article, we will share complete details about the India men’s cricket schedule 2026-27, including the fixtures, dates, formats and venues. The schedule will cover Team India’s international matches leading up to IPL 2027.

Every Test, ODI & T20I India will play in the 2026-27 season

India have a busy 2026-27 season ahead, with the team set to play a mix of Tests, ODIs and T20Is against several international sides. The schedule begins with a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in September 2026.

The West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka will then visit India for a mix of white-ball and red-ball series. India will play ODIs and T20Is against the West Indies, followed by Tests, ODIs and T20Is against New Zealand before facing Sri Lanka in December.

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The new year will bring more ODI cricket against Zimbabwe before India take on Australia in a five-Test series from January 21 to February 27, 2027. Here is the complete list of every Test, ODI and T20I India will play during the 2026-27 season.

From home series to ICC events — India's complete cricket calendar

The Indian cricket team has a packed international calendar ahead, with several bilateral series, ICC events and major tournaments lined up across the 2026-27 season. From the Afghanistan series and home assignments against West Indies and New Zealand to the Asian Games and the Australia Test series, India will be involved in a busy schedule across all three formats.

1. IND vs AFG Series

India's next assignment is a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, scheduled from September 13 to 17. All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. However, the series is officially hosted by Afghanistan, so it should not be counted as India's home series.

Afghanistan have been using India as a venue for their home matches in recent years. The upcoming series will therefore allow both teams to prepare for their upcoming international commitments while playing in familiar conditions in Delhi.

2. India vs West Indies, New Zealand Series

The West Indies will tour India for a major white-ball assignment starting September 27. The series will feature three ODIs and five T20Is, with the matches scheduled to continue into October. It will be another important home series for the Indian team across the two limited-overs formats.

New Zealand will then arrive for a long tour from October 22 to November 27. India are scheduled to face the Black Caps in all three formats, with two Tests, five ODIs and five T20Is. The New Zealand series will be followed by Sri Lanka's tour of India in December, with three ODIs and three T20Is scheduled from December 13 to 27.

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3. Zimbabwe, Australia Tours To Follow

India's international schedule will continue into January 2027, with Zimbabwe set to tour the country for a three-match ODI series. The matches are scheduled to be played between January 3 and 9, giving India another opportunity to strengthen their white-ball preparations.

Australia will then arrive for one of the biggest assignments of this period. The two teams are scheduled to play a five-match Test series from January 21 to February 27. The series will be a major challenge for India in the longest format and could attract significant attention from cricket fans.

4. India vs Japan – Suzuki Cup

India are also scheduled to face Japan in the Suzuki Cup on September 22. The match will be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano, Japan, and will be an important fixture for both teams.

The India-Japan clash will add another international T20I assignment to India's busy September schedule. With the match taking place shortly after the Afghanistan series, Indian players will have another opportunity to gain experience in different playing conditions.

5. Asian Games 2026 – Men’s Cricket

The men's cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026 will begin with the group-stage matches on September 24. Japan will face Afghanistan, while Hong Kong will take on Malaysia at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin. On September 25, Hong Kong will play Oman and Afghanistan will face Nepal at the same venue.

The remaining group matches will be played on September 26, with Japan taking on Nepal and Malaysia facing Oman. The quarter-finals are scheduled for September 28 and 29. Pakistan will face B2 (2nd in group B), while India will take on A2 (2nd in group A) on September 28. Sri Lanka will meet A1, and Bangladesh will face B1 on September 29.

Dates, venues, and formats: Your full guide to India's 2026-27 season

India's 2026-27 cricket calendar is packed with major international assignments and multi-sport events. Throughout this article, we will share all the details about India's upcoming matches, including the dates, venues and formats. Now, let's take a look at the complete schedule in table format.