Team India greeted with Maori welcome in Christchurch before New Zealand tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Team India was welcomed with a traditional Maori ceremony in Christchurch ahead of their all-format tour of New Zealand. The tour, which begins with a five-match T20I series starting October 22, marks a significant cultural exchange and strengthens the sporting ties between India and New Zealand, celebrating 100 years of their relationship in 2026. The tour features 12 matches, including T20Is, ODIs, and Tests, making it New Zealand Cricket's longest bilateral series by match count. The series will play a role in preparing both teams for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027 and the ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-27.
- •Indian team received a Maori welcome on October 21 in Christchurch.
- •Five-match T20I series begins on October 22 at Hagley Oval.
- •Tour includes 12 matches: 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, and 2 Tests.
- •New Zealand Cricket's longest tour by match count.
- •Celebrates 100 years of India-New Zealand sporting ties originating in 1926.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Team India receives traditional Maori welcome in Christchurch ahead of New Zealand all-format tour
"The Indian team received a traditional Maori welcome in Christchurch as they arrived for their upcoming all-format tour of New Zealand.
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