India vs West Indies 2026: White-Ball Series Opens the Home Season Before the New Zealand Tour
October 3, 2026: India's 2026–27 home international season is under way with a white-ball series against the West Indies, running from September 27 to October 17, 2026. The series features three One Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals across Indian venues, according to BCCI's published home-season fixtures.
Why This Series Matters
- It is the first assignment of a long home season in which India's men's team is scheduled to play 22 matches across 17 venues, as announced by BCCI.
- It gives selectors a chance to test combinations ahead of a demanding tour of New Zealand.
- For West Indies, it is valuable experience in Indian conditions against one of the strongest white-ball sides.
Busy Cricket Calendar
| Dates | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Sep 19 – Oct 4 | Asian Games T20 cricket (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan) |
| Sep 22 – Oct 11 | Australia A tour of India (two first-class and three one-day matches) |
| Sep 27 – Oct 17 | India vs West Indies: 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is |
| Oct 22 – Dec 1 | India tour of New Zealand: 2 Tests, 5 ODIs, 5 T20Is |
India A beat Australia A by 162 runs in the first unofficial Test in Puducherry (September 22–25), with the second four-day match scheduled from September 29 to October 2 and one-day games from October 6.
Context: A Big Year for Indian Cricket
India hosted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in February–March 2026 as defending champions, and the IPL occupied March to May. The home season extends into 2027, when Australia tour for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
How to Follow
Check BCCI's official website and app for match times, venues, squads and results. Broadcast and streaming details are published by the official rights holders.
FAQ
How many matches are in the India vs West Indies series?
Eight: three ODIs and five T20Is.
When does India's New Zealand tour begin?
On October 22, 2026, running until December 1.