Upcoming ICC Cricket Series: Find out about the high-voltage matches between full-member teams in the coming months.
Under the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Future Tours Programme (FTP), a series of thrilling bilateral cricket contests is lined up for fans in the upcoming season. Between September 2026 and March 2027, several historic clashes across Test, ODI, and T20 formats will take place between major Full Member teams such as India, Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Here is the complete schedule and details of the upcoming major ICC international cricket series:
Upcoming International Cricket Series (2026-27 Schedule)
| Series / Tour | Time | Matches | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies tour of India | September – October 2026 | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | India |
| India tour of New Zealand | October – December 2026 | 2 Test, 3 ODI, 5 T20I | New Zealand |
| England tour of Australia | November – December 2026 | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | Australia |
| New Zealand tour of Australia | December 2026 – January 2027 | 4 Test | Australia |
| Australia tour of India | January – March 2027 | 5 Test | India |
Key Highlights related to the series
- West Indies tour of India (Sep – Oct 2026): At the start of the home season, the Indian team will host the West Indies. This white-ball series, consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is, will provide a great opportunity for the youngsters to prove themselves.
- India tour of New Zealand (Oct-Dec 2026): The Indian team will play two Tests (part of the WTC cycle), three ODIs, and five T20Is in challenging New Zealand conditions. The fast and bouncy pitches of New Zealand will pose a significant challenge for Team India.
- England tour of Australia (Nov-Dec 2026): England will tour Australia to play a limited-overs series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is. The two countries are always locked in a fierce contest on Australian soil.
- Trans-Tasman Test Series: New Zealand tour of Australia (Dec 2026 – Jan 2027): In late December, New Zealand will play a prestigious four-match Test series in Australia. This will include the prestigious Boxing Day (Melbourne) and New Year Tests (Sydney).
- Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia tour of India (Jan – Mar 2027): Cricket fans' favorite clash—the five-match Test series between Australia and India—will be played in India. This blockbuster series will prove to be crucial for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
