New Zealand in India 2025/26

The term New Zealand in India identifies bilateral cricket tours between the two nations rather than a single branded tournament. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) under the International Cricket Council (ICC) framework, the arrangement spans Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International formats. The fixture list varies by agreement, typically comprising two or three Test matches alongside three ODIs and up to five T20Is.

Historical milestones mark the progression of these contests. The inaugural Test series began in November 1955 in Hyderabad, with India securing a 2-0 victory across five matches. A One Day International series followed in 1975-76, while the first Twenty20 International encounter took place in 2009. Unlike many established rivalries, the two sides have not agreed upon a permanent overarching trophy for their relationship. Specific awards have appeared for individual formats in recent years, though no direct equivalent to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy exists for the broader partnership.

The series holds significance within the World Test Championship (WTC). Points are distributed based on results, with twelve awarded for a win and four for a draw, ranking teams by percentage of points available. This structure adds a championship qualifier layer to the bilateral encounters, culminating in a final between the leading two nations. A notable shift occurred in late 2024 when New Zealand triumphed 2-1 in a Test series on Indian soil, ending a twelve-year unbeaten run for the home side in the longest format.

Recent limited-overs results have seen India win an ODI series in December 2020 by 3-1 and a T20I series in 2023 by 2-1. The governing bodies continue to manage the schedule alongside the ICC’s broader framework, including the Future Tours Programme and the World Test Championship.