The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rolled out an exciting schedule for India‘s 2026-27 home international season, setting the stage for months of high-quality cricket. With four visiting nations. the calendar is loaded with 22 matches spread across 17 cities, ensuring fans from every corner of the country get a chance to experience live action.
One of the standout aspects of the announcement is the return of international cricket to Bengaluru’s iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium after a long gap, along with Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium hosting a Test match in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the very first time. The schedule reflects a clear intent to take the game beyond traditional hubs and deepen its reach.
West Indies tour to kick off the season
India’s home summer begins with the West Indies touring from late September to mid-October 2026. The series includes three One Day Internationals followed by five T20 Internationals, offering a blend of formats early in the season.
The ODI leg will be staged in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh, while the T20Is will travel through Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The spread of venues highlights the board’s effort to rotate matches across regions and engage diverse fan bases.
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe add white-ball flavor
After a brief break, Sri Lanka will arrive in December for a short white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. Matches will be played in major venues including Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad for ODIs, while Rajkot, Cuttack and Pune will host the T20 fixtures.
The new year will begin with Zimbabwe’s tour, featuring a three-match ODI series in January 2027. Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai have been selected as host cities, giving the tour a compact yet impactful footprint.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy set to headline the season
The highlight of the home season will undoubtedly be the much-anticipated Test series against Australia. The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy will run from January 21 to March 3, 2027, promising intense battles between two of the strongest Test sides.
Nagpur will host the opening Test, followed by matches in Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad. The inclusion of Guwahati as a Test venue marks a significant milestone, reflecting the growing infrastructure and popularity of cricket in the northeast.
Complete schedule of India’s blockbuster home season
West Indies Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27, 2026 | Trivandrum | 2:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | September 30, 2026 | Guwahati | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | New Chandigarh | 2:00 PM |
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | Lucknow | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | Ranchi | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | Indore | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | Hyderabad | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | Bengaluru | 7:00 PM |
Sri Lanka Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | December 13, 2026 | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | December 16, 2026 | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | December 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
| 1st T20I | December 22, 2026 | Rajkot | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | December 24, 2026 | Cuttack | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | December 27, 2026 | Pune | 7:00 PM |
Zimbabwe Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | January 3, 2027 | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | January 6, 2027 | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | January 9, 2027 | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
Australia Tour of India (Border-Gavaskar Trophy)
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Jan 21–25, 2027 | Nagpur | 9:30 AM |
| 2nd Test | Jan 29–Feb 2, 2027 | Chennai | 9:30 AM |
| 3rd Test | Feb 11–15, 2027 | Guwahati | 9:00 AM |
| 4th Test | Feb 19–23, 2027 | Ranchi | 9:30 AM |
| 5th Test | Feb 27–Mar 3, 2027 | Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM |
