New Zealand tour, BGT and more: India’s full cricket calendar till ODI World Cup 2027

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UPDATED: Mar 09, 2026 08:48 PM IST

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UPDATED: Mar 09, 2026 08:48 PM IST

India's Rohit Sharma (L) and Virat Kohli in frame. (Getty)

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India clinched the T20 World Cup 2026 title after bulldozing New Zealand in the grand finale

India now have a busy schedule ahead till ODI World Cup 2027

India’s historic T20 World Cup title glory on home soil has brought a triumphant close to another dominant cycle for the national side. After pocketing T20 World Cup 2026 title, India have achieved the rare feat of winning three consecutive major international tournaments, firmly establishing themselves as the era’s most formidable team. However, this peak in international play marks the beginning of a scheduled hiatus for the national squad, as players now pivot toward their respective franchises for the 2026 Indian Premier League season, which is slated to kick off on March 28.

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The national team will not return to the international stage until June, a month that will trigger a demanding schedule spanning all three formats of the game. During this period, a significant tactical shift is expected as the focus moves toward the 50-over format in preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. This strategic transition will be critical as the coaching staff looks to refine the squad for the next global challenge while maintaining the momentum gained from their recent T20 success.

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Beyond limited-overs cricket, India is also set to intensify its efforts in World Test Championship (WTC). As they navigate the 2025–27 cycle, the team remains determined to secure a spot in another final, aiming to pair their white-ball dominance with the ultimate prize in the longest format. The upcoming summer window will therefore be a vital period for recalibrating goals and ensuring the team remains a consistent contender across every discipline of the sport.

India’s full schedule till ODI World Cup 2027:

Tournament	Matches	Dates	Host Country
Afghanistan tour of India	1 Test, 3 ODIs	6th June to 20th June	India
India tour of England	5 T20Is, 3 ODIs	1st July to 19th July	England
India tour of Sri Lanka	2 Tests, 2 T20Is	August 2026	Sri Lanka
India tour of Bangladesh*	3 ODIs, 3 T20Is	1st to 13th September 2026	Bangladesh
India tour of Afghanistan	3 T20Is	September 2026	TBA
Asian Games 2026	T20I	September 19-October 4 2026	Japan
West Indies tour of India	3 ODIs, 3 T20Is	October 2026	India
India tour of New Zealand	2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is*	October-November 2026	New Zealand
Sri Lanka tour of India	3 ODIs, 3 T20Is	December 2026-January 2027	India
Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India vs Australia)	5 Tests	January-February 2027	India
World Test Championship Final (if India qualify)	1 Test	June 2027	England
Asia Cup (ODIs)}	ODIs	July 2027	Bangladesh
Cricket World Cup	ODIs	October-November	South Africa/Zimbabwe/Namibia