Team India has a packed ODI calendar leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. With important home and away series scheduled across 2026 and 2027, the Men in Blue will focus on building a strong squad, testing combinations, and preparing for different conditions.
Here is complete ODI schedule for India till the 2027 World Cup.
India ODI Schedule Till 2027 World Cup
1. India vs New Zealand – ODI Series (January 2026, Home)
India start their ODI journey in 2026 with a three-match home series.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2026 | 1st ODI – India vs New Zealand | Vadodara |
| 14 January 2026 | 2nd ODI – India vs New Zealand | Rajkot |
| 18 January 2026 | 3rd ODI – India vs New Zealand | Indore |
Highlights:
- Afternoon start matches
- Perfect start to India’s ODI preparation cycle
2. India vs Afghanistan – ODI Series (June 2026, Home)
- 3 ODIs
- Dates and venues will be announced
- Important mid-season home assignment
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3. India Tour of England – ODI Series (July 2026, Away)
India’s biggest overseas ODI challenge before the 2027 World Cup.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 1st ODI | Birmingham |
| 16 July 2026 | 2nd ODI | Cardiff |
| 19 July 2026 | 3rd ODI | Lord’s |
Highlights:
- Swing-friendly conditions
- Evening start matches
- Great experience for India’s batting and pace bowling unit
4. West Indies Tour of India – ODI Series (2026, Home)
- 3 ODIs
- Expected in the September–October window
- Ideal for rotation and testing young players
5. India Tour of New Zealand – ODI Series (Late 2026, Away)
India will play 3 ODIs in New Zealand.
- Dates to be confirmed
- Valuable experience on bouncy pitches
6. Sri Lanka Tour of India – ODI Series (December 2026, Home)
- 3 ODIs
- Final ODI series of the year
- Good chance to finalize team combinations
2027 ODI Calendar Before the World Cup
7. Asia Cup 2027 (ODI Format)
- Major multi-nation event
- Dates and venues to be announced
- Huge opportunity for India to fine-tune their World Cup squad
8. Additional ODI Assignments in 2027
More ODI matches are expected before the 2027 World Cup, depending on the ICC and BCCI updates. These fixtures will help India complete their final World Cup preparation.
See Also: Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli’s Upcoming ODI Match 2026-27
India ODI Schedule (Till 2027 World Cup) Summary
| Year | Series | ODIs | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | India vs New Zealand | 3 | Home |
| 2026 | India vs Afghanistan | 3 | Home |
| 2026 | India tour of England | 3 | Away |
| 2026 | West Indies tour of India | 3 | Home |
| 2026 | India tour of New Zealand | 3 | Away |
| 2026 | Sri Lanka tour of India | 3 | Home |
| 2027 | Asia Cup (ODIs) | TBC | Away |
| 2027 | Other ODI prep series | TBC | — |
Conclusion
India’s ODI schedule till the 2027 World Cup is packed with exciting fixtures at home and abroad. These matches will play a big role in shaping India’s final World Cup squad and giving players the confidence and rhythm needed for a major ICC event.
