New Zealand vs India T20I Series 2026: Schedule & Venues

About the series

India begin a 12-match multi-format tour of New Zealand with five T20 Internationals between 22 October and 1 November 2026. Shreyas Iyer leads the Indian T20I side, while Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The series moves from Hagley Oval in Christchurch (two matches) to Wellington, Eden Park in Auckland and Seddon Park in Hamilton.

All five games start at 12:30 PM IST, which makes this an afternoon watch for fans in India. Short boundaries at Eden Park and the usually flat Seddon Park surface tend to produce high totals, while early-season conditions in Christchurch can help seamers with the new ball.

Use the fixtures below for match-by-match previews, probable XIs, pitch reports and fantasy picks as each game approaches.