New Zealand will host India for a major summer tour, opening with a five-match Twenty20 series and a five-match ODI series, followed by two Test matches.

Key fixtures across both men’s and women’s programs are laid out, with venues including Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, Dunedin, Mount Maunganui, and Nelson.

Sri Lanka’s visit comprises three ODIs in January (Napier, Wellington, Dunedin), three T20Is (Christchurch, Nelson) and two Tests in February (Mount Maunganui, Hamilton).

Top players anticipated to tour include Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, with strong spectator interest driven by India’s traveling fanbase.

Telecast and streaming details for India’s tour are to be announced soon, as broadcasters prepare coverage for Indian viewers.

Kohli and Rohit Sharma, while retired from Tests and T20Is, may still feature in up to five ODIs as a potential form platform ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, though commitments aren’t finalized.

Dunedin will not host India but will stage a one-off ODI against Sri Lanka on January 22, potentially acting as a series decider.

NZC’s Glenn Critchley frames the tour as a historic and culturally significant summer for New Zealand cricket.

Ish Sodhi highlights personal ties to India and the cultural exchange tied to the tour.

Officials and fans alike reference Kohli and Bumrah as key figures, with local commentary from figures like Glenn Critchley and Ish Sodhi underscoring the excitement.

Kohli and Bumrah are seen as central figures in the touring squad, with ongoing discussions about their participation and form.

Sky will return as New Zealand Cricket’s international broadcaster for the tour, under a new six-season deal; Sky will also serve as host broadcaster.