IND vs NZ 2026: Dates, Venues, Live Streaming and Squads for ODI and T20I Series

The start of 2026 does not ease anyone in gently. It opens with a rivalry that has always carried edge and intent. India and New Zealand are set to face each other in a full white-ball series featuring three ODIs and five T20Is. On paper, the IND vs NZ 2026 series may look like just another bilateral contest. In reality, it feels far more important. With the T20 World Cup drawing closer, every match now carries weight. Squads are being rotated with care. Workloads are monitored closely.

Bilateral series are often brushed aside as routine. This one should not be. For both teams, it is a phase of assessment. Players are fighting for clarity in their roles. Some want security. Others want to prove they still belong. Confidence can rise quickly here. Doubts can also grow just as fast. That is why this contest matters. It is a rehearsal under pressure, not a casual run-through.

From January 11 to January 31, fans will watch eight matches played across different Indian cities. Each venue brings its own story. Each surface demands a different approach. Conditions will test adaptability more than raw talent. Teams that adjust faster will stay ahead.

These venues are known for true pitches and fast outfields. Batters will see value for their shots. Timing will be rewarded. Boundaries will come quickly. But it will not be a free ride. Bowlers who think smartly can still shape games. Those who mix their pace well, hold their lengths, and read batters early can apply control. In white-ball cricket, small margins decide big moments. This series will highlight exactly that, and now let’s take a look at the dates, venues, live streaming details, and squads for the ODI and T20I series.

IND vs NZ ODI series schedule:

IND vs NZ T20I series schedule

IND vs NZ Live Streaming and Broadcast Details

Indian viewers can watch the entire series live on the Star Sports Network. Digital streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar, ensuring access on mobile and smart devices. On the other hand, international viewers can follow the matches through regional broadcasters such as Sky Sport NZ, Willow TV, and other licensed platforms depending on location.

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India’s squad for the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand

ODIs – Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer (VC)*, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal

T20Is – Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar and Ishan Kishan (WK)

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New Zealand’s squad for the ODI and T20I series against India

ODIs: Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae and Will Young

T20Is: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson and Ish Sodhi