India Set for Action-Packed Home Season 2026–27 as West Indies Tour Kicks Off Cricket Calendar
Lucknow | 26 March 2026 The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially announced the schedule for the 2026–27 home season, with the West Indies cricket team set to begin India’s campaign. The tour will start on September 27, 2026, and continue until October 17, featuring a three-match One Day International (ODI) series followed by five T20 Internationals. This series marks the opening chapter of a busy and competitive season for India national cricket team. One of the highlights of the tour will be the first T20 match, scheduled to be played on October 6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The ODI series is expected to begin in Thiruvananthapuram, setting the stage for an exciting start to the domestic season. Following the West Indies series, Sri Lanka national cricket team will tour India starting December 13. The season will also see visits from Zimbabwe national cricket team and Australia national cricket team. In total, 22 international matches will be played across 17 cities, showcasing cricket action across the country. India is also scheduled to play the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Test matches. Looking ahead, Team India has a packed international calendar. After the home season, the team will tour England in July for three ODIs and five T20Is, followed by a Test series in Sri Lanka in August. Later in the year, India will travel to New Zealand for a multi-format series. With the ICC Cricket World Cup approaching, the upcoming season is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the team’s preparations and performance on the global stage. India Set for Action-Packed Home Season 2026–27 as West Indies Tour Kicks Off Cricket Calendar The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially announced the schedule for the 2026–27 home season, with the West Indies cricket team set to begin India’s campaign. The tour will start on September 27, 2026, and continue until October 17, featuring a three-match One Day International (ODI) series followed by five T20 Internationals. This series marks the opening chapter of a busy and competitive season for India national cricket team. One of the highlights of the tour will be the first T20 match, scheduled to be played on October 6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The ODI series is expected to begin in Thiruvananthapuram, setting the stage for an exciting start to the domestic season. Following the West Indies series, Sri Lanka national cricket team will tour India starting December 13. The season will also see visits from Zimbabwe national cricket team and Australia national cricket team. In total, 22 international matches will be played across 17 cities, showcasing cricket action across the country. India is also scheduled to play the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Test matches. Looking ahead, Team India has a packed international calendar. After the home season, the team will tour England in July for three ODIs and five T20Is, followed by a Test series in Sri Lanka in August. Later in the year, India will travel to New Zealand for a multi-format series. With the ICC Cricket World Cup approaching, the upcoming season is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the team’s preparations and performance on the global stage.
