BCCI Announces Exciting Fixtures for India's 2026-27 Home Cricket Season
Overview of India's Upcoming Home Season
On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the schedule for the senior men's international home season for 2026-27. This season will feature a diverse multi-format series against four visiting teams.
Match Details and Locations
India will host a total of 22 international matches across 17 cities, ensuring fans nationwide can enjoy the action. The season kicks off with the West Indies tour starting on September 27, 2026, which includes three One Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
The ODI matches will take place in Trivandrum, Guwahati, and New Chandigarh, while the T20Is are scheduled for Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Sri Lanka's Visit
In December 2026, Sri Lanka will visit India for a series featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. The ODIs will be hosted in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, with T20I matches set for Rajkot, Cuttack, and Pune.
Zimbabwe's Tour
At the beginning of 2027, Zimbabwe will tour India for a three-match ODI series, with games planned for Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Against Australia
The season will culminate with the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring a five-match Test series against Australia. This series will commence on January 21, 2027, in Nagpur and will continue in Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Ahmedabad. This extensive home calendar highlights India's busy international schedule and promises thrilling encounters, especially the anticipated clash with Australia.
Complete Fixtures for India's 2026-27 Home Season
West Indies Tour of India:
1st ODI: September 27, 2026, Trivandrum
2nd ODI: September 30, 2026, Guwahati
3rd ODI: October 3, 2026, New Chandigarh
1st T20I: October 6, 2026, Lucknow
2nd T20I: October 9, 2026, Ranchi
3rd T20I: October 11, 2026, Indore
4th T20I: October 14, 2026, Hyderabad
5th T20I: October 17, 2026, Bengaluru
Sri Lanka Tour of India:
1st ODI: December 13, 2026, Delhi
2nd ODI: December 16, 2026, Bengaluru
3rd ODI: December 19, 2026, Ahmedabad
1st T20I: December 22, 2026, Rajkot
2nd T20I: December 24, 2026, Cuttack
3rd T20I: December 27, 2026, Pune
Zimbabwe Tour of India:
1st ODI: January 3, 2027, Kolkata
2nd ODI: January 6, 2027, Hyderabad
3rd ODI: January 9, 2027, Mumbai
Australia Tour of India (Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test Series):
1st Test: January 21-25, 2027, Nagpur
2nd Test: January 29-February 2, 2027, Chennai
3rd Test: February 11-15, 2027, Guwahati
4th Test: February 19-23, 2027, Ranchi
5th Test: February 27-March 3, 2027, Ahmedabad.