India will play 13 days of international cricket in New Zealand before November is over. The India cricket team November 2026 match schedule includes one T20I, five ODIs, and the first Test of a two-match series.
As of October 6, 2026, the tour has not started. India open in Christchurch on October 22, and the first days of November are still part of the T20I series.
India Cricket Team November 2026 Match Schedule at a Glance
India are touring New Zealand from October 22 to December 1. The trip covers 12 matches in all three formats, which New Zealand Cricket calls its biggest inbound tour by number of games.
November holds most of it. Eight of the 12 matches are played in November, plus the second Test, which starts on the 27th.
The month moves through three formats. A T20I on November 1, five ODIs from November 4 to 15, and a Test from November 19.
All fixtures are in New Zealand. The ODIs are day-night games, and the T20I is a night game.
The Final T20I: Hamilton, November 1
The fifth and last T20I is on Sunday, November 1, at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The start is 8:00 PM local time.
That is 12:30 PM IST on Cricinfo’s listing, although some sites show 1:30 PM IST. New Zealand switched to daylight saving time at the end of September, so the earlier figure is the one to trust.
The series may be settled by then, or it may go to a decider. India beat New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup final, so the home side will be keen to even the score.
The ODI Series: Five Matches in Twelve Days
The ODI series starts on Wednesday, November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland. It then moves through Wellington, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui.
All five games start at 3:00 PM local time. That is early morning in India, so fans will need an alarm.
| Date | Match | Venue |
| Nov 4 | 1st ODI | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Nov 7 | 2nd ODI | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| Nov 10 | 3rd ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Nov 13 | 4th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Nov 15 | 5th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
The last two games are both at Bay Oval. A back-to-back finish at one ground is a quirk of the schedule, and it will give the groundstaff a real test.
First Test: Wellington, November 19 to 23
The Test series begins on Thursday, November 19, at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. It is a five-day match, and it ends on November 23.
Four days separate the last ODI from the first Test. That is not much time to swap white balls for red.
The Wellington Test is the first of two on this tour. It gives India an early chance to take control of the series.
Second Test: Christchurch Starts November 27
The second Test is played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1. Only the first three days fall inside November.
Three days of rest separate the two Tests, which allows a quick trip from the capital to the South Island. The series finishes on December 1.
Start times for both Tests were not confirmed in the sources I checked. Look at the official New Zealand Cricket page when it publishes the playing hours.
Venues India Will Visit
The tour uses six grounds across the North and South Islands. Here is how they appear in November.
| Venue | City | Matches in November |
| Seddon Park | Hamilton | T20I (Nov 1), ODI (Nov 10) |
| Eden Park | Auckland | ODI (Nov 4) |
| Hnry Stadium | Wellington | ODI (Nov 7) |
| Bay Oval | Mount Maunganui | ODIs (Nov 13 and 15) |
| Basin Reserve | Wellington | Test (Nov 19 to 23) |
| Hagley Oval | Christchurch | Test (starts Nov 27) |
Wellington hosts two matches in November, and Hamilton hosts two. Hagley Oval hosts the whole opening of the tour in October and returns for the last Test.
New Zealand Squad News
Mitchell Santner captains the T20I squad. It has 16 players, and 13 of them played in the T20 World Cup final loss to India.
Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder during a promotional shoot. He is out of the T20Is and is targeting the ODI series that starts on November 4, with a six-week recovery period.
Adam Milne returns after more than a year away from international cricket. Ben Sears is out with an ankle injury.
The T20I squad is Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, and Nathan Smith. Squads for the ODIs and Tests had not been named in the sources I checked.
India Team News
India have not named their squads for the New Zealand tour in the sources I checked. The most recent group is the T20I squad for the West Indies series, led by Shreyas Iyer.
India are the reigning T20 World Cup champions. They also won the ODI series against the West Indies 2-1 last week.
The Test and ODI groups will matter more in November. Expect the selectors to announce them closer to the departure date.
Start Times and Time Zones
New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of GMT during daylight saving time. That means 3:00 PM local for an ODI is 2:00 AM GMT, or 7:30 AM in India.
Other sites list the ODIs at 6:30 AM or 8:30 AM IST, which does not match the daylight saving offset. Check the official match page on the day.
The T20I on November 1 starts at 8:00 PM local time, or 12:30 PM IST.
November Schedule Table
| Date | Format | Venue | Local start |
| Nov 1 | 5th T20I | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 4 | 1st ODI | Eden Park, Auckland | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | 2nd ODI | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 10 | 3rd ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 13 | 4th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 15 | 5th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 19 to 23 | 1st Test | Basin Reserve, Wellington | To be confirmed |
| Nov 27 to Dec 1 | 2nd Test | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | To be confirmed |
Latest News Note
As of October 6, 2026, India are playing the West Indies at home, and the New Zealand tour begins on October 22. The ODI and Test squads have not been announced in the sources I could find.
New Zealand’s T20I squad was named on September 23. Santner leads, and Ravindra is expected back for the ODIs.
Key Takeaways
- November matches: One T20I, five ODIs, and the start of two Tests.
- ODI series: November 4 to 15, with a 3:00 PM local start.
- First Test: November 19 to 23 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.
- Second Test: November 27 to December 1 at Hagley Oval.
- Tour length: 12 matches from October 22 to December 1.
FAQs
How many matches does India play in November 2026?
India play a T20I, five ODIs, and the first Test in November, with the second Test starting on the 27th.
When is India’s first ODI in New Zealand?
The first ODI is on November 4, 2026, at Eden Park in Auckland.
Where is the first Test?
The first Test is at the Basin Reserve in Wellington from November 19 to 23.
What time do the ODIs start in India?
The ODIs begin at 3:00 PM New Zealand time, which is about 7:30 AM IST.
When does the India cricket team November 2026 match schedule end?
The tour ends on December 1 with the second Test in Christchurch.
Conclusion
The India cricket team November 2026 match schedule is packed with white-ball games and two Tests that follow quickly. As of October 6, 2026, the tour has not begun, but every date and venue is set.
Watch the squad announcements. They will shape November.