BCCI Announces Packed 2026-27 Home Cricket Season for Team India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a major announcement on Thursday, revealing the complete schedule for Team India's international home season for the 2026-27 period. This exciting calendar includes a total of 22 matches spread across 17 different cities, promising a thrilling spectacle for cricket fans nationwide.
Four Visiting Teams to Feature in Wide-Ranging Contests
The upcoming season will see India host four international teams: West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia. This diverse lineup ensures a mix of formats and rivalries, offering fans ample opportunities to witness top-tier cricket action. The season is designed to cater to all cricket enthusiasts, with matches scheduled in various regions to maximize accessibility.
West Indies Tour Kicks Off the Action-Packed Season
The home season will commence with the West Indies tour starting on September 27, 2026. This series includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The ODI matches are set to be held in Trivandrum, Guwahati, and New Chandigarh. Subsequently, the T20I leg will move to Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, ensuring a vibrant start to the season.
Sri Lanka Series Scheduled for December 2026
In December 2026, India will host Sri Lanka for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is. The ODI matches will take place in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, while the T20Is will be hosted in Rajkot, Cuttack, and Pune. This arrangement guarantees a wide geographical spread, allowing fans from multiple cities to enjoy the contests.
Zimbabwe ODIs to Mark the Start of 2027
At the beginning of 2027, Zimbabwe will tour India for a three-match ODI series in January. The matches are scheduled in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, marking the first international action of the new year and adding to the season's diversity.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the Marquee Attraction
The season will culminate with the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring a five-match Test series against Australia. This marquee rivalry begins on January 21, 2027, in Nagpur, before moving to Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Ahmedabad. This Test series is expected to be a highlight, drawing significant attention from fans and analysts alike.
Complete Fixture List for India's 2026-27 Home Season
West Indies Tour of India:
- September 27, 2026: 1st ODI in Trivandrum
- September 30, 2026: 2nd ODI in Guwahati
- October 3, 2026: 3rd ODI in New Chandigarh
- October 6, 2026: 1st T20I in Lucknow
- October 9, 2026: 2nd T20I in Ranchi
- October 11, 2026: 3rd T20I in Indore
- October 14, 2026: 4th T20I in Hyderabad
- October 17, 2026: 5th T20I in Bengaluru
Sri Lanka Tour of India:
- December 13, 2026: 1st ODI in Delhi
- December 16, 2026: 2nd ODI in Bengaluru
- December 19, 2026: 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad
- December 22, 2026: 1st T20I in Rajkot
- December 24, 2026: 2nd T20I in Cuttack
- December 27, 2026: 3rd T20I in Pune
Zimbabwe Tour of India:
- January 3, 2027: 1st ODI in Kolkata
- January 6, 2027: 2nd ODI in Hyderabad
- January 9, 2027: 3rd ODI in Mumbai
Australia Tour of India:
- January 21, 2027: 1st Test in Nagpur
- January 29, 2027: 2nd Test in Chennai
- February 11, 2027: 3rd Test in Guwahati
- February 19, 2027: 4th Test in Ranchi
- February 27, 2027: 5th Test in Ahmedabad
With a balanced mix of white-ball and red-ball cricket, along with matches distributed across 17 venues, the BCCI's announcement sets the stage for a blockbuster home season that is sure to captivate cricket lovers across India.
