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India to tour New Zealand for record 12-match cricket series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:15 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

India to tour New Zealand for record 12-match cricket series

Summary

India will embark on a significant tour of New Zealand later this year, featuring 12 international matches across all formats. The tour, scheduled to start on October 22 with a T20 international at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, includes five T20s, five ODIs, and two tests. New Zealand Cricket emphasized that this tour is not only about cricket, but also a celebration of the cultural ties between New Zealand and India. The tour concludes with the second test starting on November 27. Following this, New Zealand will travel to Australia for a four-test series before hosting Sri Lanka.

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By the Numbers

•India will play five T20 internationals and five ODIs against New Zealand.
•Two test matches are scheduled, concluding on November 27.
•The series starts on October 22 in Christchurch.
•New Zealand Cricket highlights cultural significance alongside the matches.
•Post-India tour, New Zealand will face Australia in a four-test series.

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4:15 AMYahoo Sports — India set for a blockbuster 12-match New Zealand tour, the biggest in a generation

What they're saying

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India will play 12 international cricket matches in New Zealand later this year in a tour billed as the biggest in New Zealand in a generation. The all-format tour will feature India playing the Black Caps in five Twenty20 internationals, five one-day internationals and two test matches. India will play more international matches than any inbound team ever on a tour of New Zealand.
— Yahoo Sports

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