The year 2026 is set to be a thrilling year for cricket lovers. This year is especially important for Indian fans because the grand festival of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted on home soil. Given the current form of the Indian team, every series in 2026 will provide extra excitement to the spectators.
According to the BCCI and ICC’s Future Tour Program (FTP), Team India is scheduled to play more than 50 international matches across Test, ODI, and T20I in 2026. Let’s take a look at the complete roadmap for Indian cricket in 2026.
2026 India men’s Cricket team All match schedule
For the convenience of readers, the list of confirmed series for 2026 is provided below:
| Timeline | Opponent Team | Venue | Format & Number of Matches |
| January 2026 | New Zealand | India | 3 ODI, 5 T20I |
| February – March | T20 World Cup | India & Sri Lanka | 4 to 9 matches |
| June 2026 | Afghanistan | India | 1 Test, 3 ODI |
| July 2026 | England | England | 3 ODI, 5 T20I |
| August 2026 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | 2 Test |
| September 2026 | Afghanistan | Afghanistan | 3 T20I |
| Sept – Oct 2026 | West Indies | India | 3 ODI, 5 T20I |
| Oct – Nov 2026 | New Zealand | New Zealand | 2 Test, 3 ODI, 5 T20I |
| December 2026 | Sri Lanka | India | 3 ODI, 3 T20I |
Major Attractions of the 2026 Cricket Calendar
T20 World Cup 2026 (India & Sri Lanka)
The biggest attraction of this year is the 10th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. India and Sri Lanka are jointly hosting it. Team India main goal will be to retain the title on home soil and prove their excellence as world champions.
World Test Championship (WTC) Battle
In 2026, India will play two important away Test series—one against Sri Lanka and the other against New Zealand. These matches are crucial for India to secure a spot in the 2027 WTC Final.
High-Voltage England Tour
India tour of England in July will grab the attention of cricket lovers. Maintaining dominance in the limited-overs series under England’s challenging conditions will be a major task for Team India.
How many matches will India play in total in 2026?
In 2026, India will play a total of 53 to 58 international matches. This includes:
- Test Matches: 5
- ODI Matches: 18
- T20Is: 30 to 35 (This number may increase based on World Cup results)
- Total: 53 to 58
Conclusion
A great combination of youth and experience will be seen in Indian cricket in 2026. Although the T20 format will dominate, India will be desperate to maintain its dominance in Test and ODI formats as well. For cricket fans, this is undoubtedly going to be a blockbuster year.
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