India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: Full Squads for All Formats, Captains and Schedule
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27
India are set to tour New Zealand for an exciting three-format international series featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches from October to December 2026. The upcoming tour will bring together two competitive international sides, with both teams looking to make an impact across different formats of the game.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s squads for the T20I, ODI and Test series. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has also announced its T20I squad and split ODI squads for the home series against India.
In this complete guide, find the latest announced India and New Zealand squads, captains, vice-captains, wicketkeepers, key selection updates and the full India tour of New Zealand 2026–27 schedule.
Important: New Zealand’s T20I squad has been updated following injury-related replacements. Its Test squad is listed as pending confirmation in this article.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour | India tour of New Zealand 2026–27 |
| Host country | New Zealand |
| Teams | India and New Zealand |
| T20I series | 5 matches |
| ODI series | 5 matches |
| Test series | 2 matches |
| Total international matches | 12 |
| T20I series dates | 22 October–1 November 2026 |
| ODI series dates | 4–15 November 2026 |
| Test series dates | 19 November–1 December 2026 |
| Indian men’s T20I captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Indian men’s ODI captains | Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer |
| Indian men’s Test captain | Shubman Gill |
| New Zealand white-ball captain | Mitchell Santner |
The schedule and squad details are based on announcements available as of 18 October 2026.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: India Squad
India’s squads have been announced separately for the T20I, ODI and Test formats. The ODI squad has also been split between the first three matches and the final two matches.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: India T20I Squad
Captain: Shreyas Iyer | Vice-captain: Tilak Varma
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Tilak Varma (VC)
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Naman Dhir
- Prince Yadav
- Mayank Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the Indian T20I setup is one of the notable talking points ahead of the series.
India ODI Squad for the First Three Matches
Captain: Shubman Gill | Vice-captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer (VC)
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Naman Dhir
- Anshul Kamboj
- Gurnoor Brar
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna*
- Kuldeep Yadav
Prasidh Krishna’s selection is subject to fitness clearance.
India ODI Squad for the Fourth and Fifth Matches
Captain: Shreyas Iyer | Vice-captain: Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Tilak Varma
- Ishan Kishan (WK, VC)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Naman Dhir
- Auqib Nabi
- Gurnoor Brar
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kumar Kushagra (WK)
- Mohammed Siraj
- Yash Thakur
- Kuldeep Yadav
The leadership change for the last two ODIs is an important feature of India’s selection plan. Shubman Gill captains the side in the opening three matches, while Shreyas Iyer takes over for the final two.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: India Test Squad
Captain: Shubman Gill | Vice-captain: KL Rahul
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul (VC)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rishabh Pant (WK)*
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Anshul Kamboj
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Sai Sudharsan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
Rishabh Pant’s selection is subject to fitness clearance.
Jasprit Bumrah is included in India’s Test squad. The team also features a combination of experienced international players and younger options across batting, pace bowling, spin and all-rounder roles.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: New Zealand Squad
New Zealand have named separate squads for the T20I and ODI series. The ODI selection is split into two groups to manage player workloads ahead of the subsequent Test series.
New Zealand T20I Squad
Captain: Mitchell Santner
The original T20I squad was updated after Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes were ruled out with injuries. Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner were called into the squad.
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Finn Allen
- Michael Bracewell
- Josh Clarkson
- Devon Conway
- Jacob Duffy
- Lockie Ferguson
- Matt Henry
- Bevon Jacobs
- Kyle Jamieson
- Adam Milne
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillips
- Tim Seifert
- Nathan Smith
- Blair Tickner
The updated squad includes experienced fast bowlers, spin options, all-rounders and attacking top-order batters. Adam Milne’s return adds another pace option, while Finn Allen and Tim Seifert provide New Zealand with an aggressive batting combination.
New Zealand ODI Squad for the First Three Matches
Captain: Mitchell Santner
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
- Devon Conway
- Jacob Duffy
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillips
- Rachin Ravindra
- Nathan Smith
- Blair Tickner
- Will Young
Rachin Ravindra is included in the squad for the first three ODIs after being unavailable for the T20I series because of a shoulder injury.
New Zealand ODI Squad for the Fourth and Fifth Matches
Captain: Mitchell Santner
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Finn Allen
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
- Kristian Clarke
- Jacob Duffy
- Matt Fisher
- Lockie Ferguson
- Mitch Hay (WK)
- Nick Kelly
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Blair Tickner
- Will Young
New Zealand have brought in additional players for the final two ODIs as part of their workload-management approach. Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert are among the notable names in this group.
New Zealand Test Squad: Awaiting Official Announcement
As of 18 October 2026, New Zealand’s Test squad for the two-match series against India has not been confirmed in the official squad announcements referenced for this article.
The Test squad will be added here after New Zealand Cricket publishes its official selection. Until then, readers should not treat predicted line-ups or probable selections as an officially announced team.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: Complete Schedule
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: T20I Series
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 22 October 2026 | Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | 24 October 2026 | Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | 27 October 2026 | Wellington |
| 4th T20I | 30 October 2026 | Auckland |
| 5th T20I | 1 November 2026 | Hamilton |
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: ODI Series
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 4 November 2026 | Auckland |
| 2nd ODI | 7 November 2026 | Wellington |
| 3rd ODI | 10 November 2026 | Hamilton |
| 4th ODI | 13 November 2026 | Mount Maunganui |
| 5th ODI | 15 November 2026 | Mount Maunganui |
The ODI matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: Test Series
| Match | Start date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 19 November 2026 | Wellington |
| 2nd Test | 27 November 2026 | Christchurch |
Both Tests are scheduled to begin at 3:30 AM IST. The second Test is scheduled to run through 1 December, subject to the match’s progress.
India vs New Zealand Series 2026 – 2027
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: Key Selection Updates
1. Shreyas Iyer leads India’s T20I side
Shreyas Iyer has been named captain for the five-match T20I series, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The squad includes a mix of top-order batters, wicketkeepers, all-rounders and specialist bowlers.
2. India have two ODI captains for the tour
Shubman Gill will lead India in the first three ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain. Iyer will captain the final two matches, with Ishan Kishan as vice-captain.
3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to India’s T20I setup
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s inclusion gives India another experienced swing-bowling option for New Zealand conditions.
4. New Zealand have refreshed their T20I squad
Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner have replaced Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes following injuries. This update is important because earlier squad announcements may still show the original selection.
5. New Zealand have split their ODI squads
New Zealand will use different squads for the first three ODIs and the final two. This allows the team to manage workloads as it prepares for the Test series.
6. Fitness remains a factor in India’s selection
Prasidh Krishna’s ODI selection and Rishabh Pant’s Test selection are subject to fitness clearance. The confirmed playing XIs may therefore differ from the announced squads.
India vs New Zealand Tour 2026-27: Why This Tour Matters
The tour gives both sides an opportunity to test their depth across three formats. The T20Is will place emphasis on power-hitting, death bowling and adaptability, while the ODIs will test batting consistency and bowling plans over 50 overs.
The two Tests will bring a different challenge, with conditions in New Zealand likely to make seam movement, disciplined batting and pace-bowling combinations important factors.
For India, the series also offers opportunities to evaluate combinations ahead of future international assignments. New Zealand, meanwhile, will look to make the most of home conditions and use its depth across the three formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has India announced its squad for the New Zealand tour 2026-27?
Yes. India has announced its T20I, ODI and Test squads. The ODI squads are split between the first three and final two matches.
Who is India’s T20I captain for the New Zealand tour?
Shreyas Iyer has been named India’s T20I captain, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Who will captain India in the ODIs?
Shubman Gill will captain the first three ODIs. Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the fourth and fifth matches.
Who is New Zealand’s T20I captain?
Mitchell Santner is the captain of New Zealand’s T20I squad for the series against India.
Has New Zealand announced its Test squad?
New Zealand’s Test squad has not been confirmed in the official squad announcements referenced in this article. This section will be updated when the selection is announced.
How many matches will India play in New Zealand?
India are scheduled to play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, making a total of 12 international matches.
Official Sources
- BCCI: India T20I squad and tour announcement
- BCCI: India ODI and Test squads
- New Zealand Cricket: Updated T20I squad
- New Zealand Cricket: ODI squad announcement
This article reflects squad information available as of 18 October 2026. It should be updated if either board announces further changes, injury replacements or the remaining Test squad.
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