India A prepares for three four-day matches against New Zealand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
India A will compete in a series of three four-day matches in New Zealand. This preparation tour takes place before the upcoming ICC World Test Championship Test series. The four-day schedule coincides with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand. Scheduling these matches ensures the Test squad members receive competitive red-ball practice in local conditions before the Test series begins. The concurrent white-ball tour runs alongside these longer-format fixtures. No specific venues or start dates for the four-day matches were announced in the initial reports.
- •India A is scheduled to play three four-day matches in New Zealand.
- •The tour acts as a lead-up to the ICC World Test Championship Test series.
- •The four-day matches overlap with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand.
- •The series provides red-ball preparation for the Test squad.
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — India A to play three four-day matches against New Zealand: All you need to know
- 7:59 AMESPNcricinfo — India A to play three four-dayers in New Zealand before WTC Test series
"New Zealand will host India A for three four-day matches in Christchurch from October 24 ahead of the senior teams’ two-Test series. India’s tour will also feature five T20Is and five ODIs between October and November. The Test series begins November 19 in Wellington, marking India’s first Test visit to New Zealand since 2019, before ending in Christchurch.
"The four-day games will clash with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which will take place before the Test series
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:11 AMIndia A to play three four-day matches against New Zealand: All you need to know
New Zealand will host India A for three four-day matches in Christchurch from October 24 ahead of the senior teams’ two-Test series. India’s tour will also feature five T20Is and five ODIs between October and November. The Test series begins November 19 in Wellington, marking India’s first Test visit to New Zealand since 2019, before ending in Christchurch.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 2, 2026, 7:59 AMIndia A to play three four-dayers in New Zealand before WTC Test series
The four-day games will clash with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which will take place before the Test series
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