Just ahead of IPL 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled an extensive home calendar featuring six series for Team India. The schedule promises a busy season with matches across formats against multiple international teams, offering fans plenty of action.
Series Overview
India will host:
- West Indies (ODI & T20) – September–October
- Sri Lanka (ODI & T20) – December
- Zimbabwe (ODI) – January
- Australia (Test series) – January–February
Additionally, ODI series against Afghanistan, England, and New Zealand are also part of the broader calendar.
India vs West Indies Series (September–October 2026)
ODIs:
- 1st ODI – September 27, Thiruvananthapuram
- 2nd ODI – September 30, Guwahati
- 3rd ODI – October 3, New Chandigarh
T20Is:
- 1st T20 – October 6, Lucknow
- 2nd T20 – October 9, Ranchi
- 3rd T20 – October 11, Indore
- 4th T20 – October 14, Hyderabad
- 5th T20 – October 17, Bengaluru
India vs Sri Lanka Series (December 2026)
ODIs:
- 1st ODI – December 13, Delhi
- 2nd ODI – December 16, Bengaluru
- 3rd ODI – December 19, Ahmedabad
T20Is:
- 1st T20 – December 22, Rajkot
- 2nd T20 – December 24, Cuttack
- 3rd T20 – December 27, Pune
India vs Zimbabwe Series (January 2027)
ODIs:
- 1st ODI – January 3, Kolkata
- 2nd ODI – January 6, Hyderabad
- 3rd ODI – January 9, Mumbai
India vs Australia Test Series (January–February 2027)
- 1st Test – January 21, Nagpur
- 2nd Test – January 29, Chennai
- 3rd Test – February 11, Guwahati
- 4th Test – February 19, Ranchi
- 5th Test – February 27, Ahmedabad
20 ODIs in 10 Months
The new schedule is particularly exciting for ODI fans. Team India is set to play around 20 ODIs over the next 10 months. With senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma focusing primarily on the ODI format, fans can expect to see more of their performances in this format.
Conclusion
The BCCI’s announcement ensures a packed cricketing calendar for Team India, with matches across formats and venues. From high-profile clashes against Australia to exciting limited-overs series, the upcoming season promises non-stop cricketing action for fans across the country.
