The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled the domestic international schedule for the 2026-27 season. The packed calendar features a total of 22 international matches hosted across 17 different venues, including visits from the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and a marquee five-match Test series against Australia.Ā Axar Patel Channels Dhurandharā€™s Jameel Jamali in Viral Delhi Capitals Reel Ahead of IPL 2026 (Watch Video).

The season is structured to provide a balanced mix of formats, beginning with high-intensity white-ball cricket in late 2026 before transitioning to the traditional long-form game in early 2027.

BCCI Announces India's Home Season

The international home summer will commence in September 2026 with a visit from the West Indies. The Caribbean side is scheduled to play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals, beginning 27 September. This series will serve as a primary testing ground for Indiaā€™s shorter-format combinations ahead of upcoming global assignments.

Following the West Indies tour, Sri Lanka will arrive in December 2026 for a split series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. The year will conclude with a brief but significant three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in January 2027, providing an opportunity for the BCCI to rotate the squad and manage player workloads.

The headline event of the 2026-27 home season is the arrival of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Starting on 21 January 2027, the two sides will compete in a five-match Test series, a format that has become the standard for this high-profile rivalry.Ā 'Tu Toh Allan Donald Bana Hua Hai', Virat Kohli Compares Venkatesh Iyer To South African Legend After RCB All-Rounder Knocks Over Stumps (Watch Video).

India International Home Season 2026-27 Schedule

Series Format Date Venue
vs West Indies 1st T20I 27 September 2026 Hyderabad
2nd T20I 29 September 2026 Bengaluru
3rd T20I 01 October 2026 Thiruvananthapuram
4th T20I 04 October 2026 Delhi
5th T20I 06 October 2026 Mumbai
1st ODI 09 October 2026 Pune
2nd ODI 11 October 2026 Vadodara
3rd ODI 13 October 2026 Kolkata
vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 18 December 2026 Mohali
2nd T20I 20 December 2026 Indore
3rd T20I 22 December 2026 Rajkot
1st ODI 25 December 2026 Kochi
2nd ODI 27 December 2026 Visakhapatnam
3rd ODI 29 December 2026 Lucknow
vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI 12 January 2027 Mumbai
2nd ODI 14 January 2027 Ahmedabad
3rd ODI 16 January 2027 Gwalior
vs Australia (BGT) 1st Test 21ā€“25 January 2027 Nagpur
2nd Test 30 Jan ā€“ 03 Feb 2027 Chennai
3rd Test 08ā€“12 February 2027 Guwahati
4th Test 17ā€“21 February 2027 Ranchi
5th Test 26 Feb ā€“ 02 March 2027 Ahmedabad

A key feature of this announcement is the BCCIā€™s commitment to geographical diversity. By spreading 22 matches across 17 cities, the board aims to bring international cricket to both traditional powerhouses and emerging cricket centres. Guwahati, in particular, has been awarded a marquee Test match against Australia, highlighting the growth of cricket infrastructure in the Northeast region.

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