India in New Zealand 2026: Every Match in Australian Time
India's tour of New Zealand runs from 22 October to 1 December 2026: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. New Zealand Cricket calls it the most internationals it has ever scheduled for an inbound tour. For fans in Australia it is also the friendliest tour on the calendar for viewing: New Zealand is two hours ahead of Sydney and Melbourne in summer, so night matches there are early-evening matches here.
Match times in your city
The table shows each match that has not yet started, with first-ball times converted to Australian clocks. In short: the 8pm T20Is start at 6pm in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, 5pm in Brisbane, 5:30pm in Adelaide and 3pm in Perth. The 3pm ODIs start at 1pm on the east coast, and Test days begin at 9am in Sydney and Melbourne (6am in Perth).
| Match | Venue (local start) | Sydney / Melbourne / Canberra | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Hagley Oval, ChristchurchThu 22 Oct, 8:00pm NZDT | Thu 22 Oct, 6:00pm | Thu 22 Oct, 5:00pm | Thu 22 Oct, 5:30pm | Thu 22 Oct, 3:00pm |
| 2nd T20I | Hagley Oval, ChristchurchSat 24 Oct, 8:00pm NZDT | Sat 24 Oct, 6:00pm | Sat 24 Oct, 5:00pm | Sat 24 Oct, 5:30pm | Sat 24 Oct, 3:00pm |
| 3rd T20I | Hnry Stadium, WellingtonTue 27 Oct, 8:00pm NZDT | Tue 27 Oct, 6:00pm | Tue 27 Oct, 5:00pm | Tue 27 Oct, 5:30pm | Tue 27 Oct, 3:00pm |
| 4th T20I | Eden Park, AucklandFri 30 Oct, 8:00pm NZDT | Fri 30 Oct, 6:00pm | Fri 30 Oct, 5:00pm | Fri 30 Oct, 5:30pm | Fri 30 Oct, 3:00pm |
| 5th T20I | Seddon Park, HamiltonSun 1 Nov, 8:00pm NZDT | Sun 1 Nov, 6:00pm | Sun 1 Nov, 5:00pm | Sun 1 Nov, 5:30pm | Sun 1 Nov, 3:00pm |
| 1st ODI | Eden Park, AucklandWed 4 Nov, 3:00pm NZDT | Wed 4 Nov, 1:00pm | Wed 4 Nov, 12:00pm | Wed 4 Nov, 12:30pm | Wed 4 Nov, 10:00am |
| 2nd ODI | Hnry Stadium, WellingtonSat 7 Nov, 3:00pm NZDT | Sat 7 Nov, 1:00pm | Sat 7 Nov, 12:00pm | Sat 7 Nov, 12:30pm | Sat 7 Nov, 10:00am |
| 3rd ODI | Seddon Park, HamiltonTue 10 Nov, 3:00pm NZDT | Tue 10 Nov, 1:00pm | Tue 10 Nov, 12:00pm | Tue 10 Nov, 12:30pm | Tue 10 Nov, 10:00am |
| 4th ODI | Bay Oval, TaurangaFri 13 Nov, 3:00pm NZDT | Fri 13 Nov, 1:00pm | Fri 13 Nov, 12:00pm | Fri 13 Nov, 12:30pm | Fri 13 Nov, 10:00am |
| 5th ODI | Bay Oval, TaurangaSun 15 Nov, 3:00pm NZDT | Sun 15 Nov, 1:00pm | Sun 15 Nov, 12:00pm | Sun 15 Nov, 12:30pm | Sun 15 Nov, 10:00am |
| 1st Test19–23 November | Cello Basin Reserve, WellingtonThu 19 Nov, 11:00am NZDT | Thu 19 Nov, 9:00am | Thu 19 Nov, 8:00am | Thu 19 Nov, 8:30am | Thu 19 Nov, 6:00am |
| 2nd Test27 November – 1 December | Hagley Oval, ChristchurchFri 27 Nov, 11:00am NZDT | Fri 27 Nov, 9:00am | Fri 27 Nov, 8:00am | Fri 27 Nov, 8:30am | Fri 27 Nov, 6:00am |
The last date of each Test is the scheduled maximum, not a promise of five days' play. Schedules can change, so check New Zealand Cricket's match centre before you plan around a game.
How to watch in Australia
Sky is the host broadcaster in New Zealand, but that does not tell you who shows the series in Australia, and an Australian broadcaster had not been announced when we last checked. Wait for the confirmed rights-holder before paying for a subscription. Our guide to watching cricket in Australia explains how cricket rights are split here.
Going to a match
Christchurch is a short flight from the east coast, and demand is high: Hagley Oval announced in September that general admission for the 24 October T20I had sold out. If you are thinking of travelling, buy through the official New Zealand Cricket ticketing links only, and confirm the match is still scheduled before you book flights.
Watch with the community
For screenings and watch parties near you, see the cricket hub and your city page. After New Zealand, India's next big series against Australia is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2027 in India.
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