BCCI Unveils Comprehensive Home Season Schedule for Indian Men's Cricket Team in 2026-27
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially revealed the fixtures for the senior men's international home season spanning 2026-27, marking a significant announcement for cricket enthusiasts across the nation. This extensive schedule promises a thrilling array of matches against four visiting teams, ensuring widespread fan engagement through games hosted in 17 diverse cities.
Multi-Format Season to Feature 22 International Matches
The upcoming home season is set to include a total of 22 international matches, offering a blend of One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and Test cricket. This multi-format approach underscores India's busy international calendar and aims to provide comprehensive entertainment for fans nationwide.
Detailed Tour Itineraries and Venues
The season will kick off with the West Indies tour starting on September 27, 2026. This series comprises three ODIs followed by five T20Is. The ODI matches are scheduled in Trivandrum, Guwahati, and New Chandigarh, while the T20Is will be played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
In December 2026, Sri Lanka will arrive for a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. The ODI fixtures are set for Delhi, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, with the T20I matches taking place in Rajkot, Cuttack, and Pune.
At the beginning of 2027, Zimbabwe will tour India for a three-match ODI series. The games are slated for Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, offering fans in these metropolitan areas a chance to witness international cricket.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Conclude the Season
The season will culminate with the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, a five-match Test series starting on January 21, 2027. The Tests will be held in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Ahmedabad, promising intense cricketing action and a marquee contest to round off the home season.
Full Match Schedule for Reference
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
This extended home calendar not only highlights India's robust international commitments but also ensures that cricket fans across the country have ample opportunities to witness top-tier matches. The inclusion of diverse venues from major cities to emerging cricketing hubs reflects the BCCI's commitment to promoting the sport nationwide.
