International cricket returns in January 2026 with the highly anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Ro-Ko). The India vs New Zealand limited-overs clash is set to ignite the stage as the Kiwis tour India for a dual-format series consisting of ODI and T20I. Cricket analysts believe this series will be a crucial stepping stone for both teams ahead of upcoming global tournaments.
Series Overview: ODI & T20I
ODI Series Summary
- Total Matches: 3
- Host Country: India
- Start Date: January 11, 2026
- End Date: January 18, 2026
- Match Timing: 1:30 PM IST
T20I Series Summary
- Total Matches: 5
- Host Country: India
- Start Date: January 21, 2026
- End Date: January 31, 2026
- Match Timing: 7:00 PM IST
India vs New Zealand ODI Series Schedule
The ODI series between India and New Zealand will feature 3 matches. All matches are scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST.
| Date | Match | Venue/State | Stadium | Country | Time (IST) |
| January 11, 2026 | 1st ODI | Gujarat | Vadodara International Cricket Stadium | India | 1:30 PM |
| January 14, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Gujarat | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | India | 1:30 PM |
| January 18, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Madhya Pradesh | Holkar Stadium | India | 1:30 PM |
India vs New Zealand T20I Series Schedule
The T20I series will consist of 5 high-voltage matches. Every match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
| Date | Match No. | Location/State | Country | Stadium | Time (IST) |
| January 21, 2026 | 1st T20I | Mumbai | India | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| January 23, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Chhattisgarh | India | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| January 25, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Assam | India | Assam Cricket Association Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| January 28, 2026 | 4th T20I | Andhra Pradesh | India | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| January 30, 2026 | 5th T20I | Kerala | India | Greenfield International Stadium | 7:00 PM |
Team Captains: India vs New Zealand
Team India Captains
- ODI Captain: Shubman Gill
- T20I Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Team New Zealand Captains
- ODI Captain: Michael Bracewell
- T20I Captain: Mitchell Santner
Live Telecast & Online Streaming
- Live TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Online Live Streaming: JioHotstar
The New Zealand vs India ODI and T20I Series 2026 is more than just a bilateral series; it is a vital chapter in defining the roadmap for future international cricket. For cricket enthusiasts, January 2026 promises to be a month filled with thrill and excitement.
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