# India cricket tour of New Zealand

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-cricket-tour-of-new-zealand
> Updated: 2026-09-08T02:15:47.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is preparing for an upcoming multi-format tour by India, which includes five ODIs, five T20Is, and two Test matches scheduled between October and December.

Santner has highlighted the difficulty of facing veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, whom he described as ‘masters of the ODI game’. He noted that the tour will serve as critical preparation for the next ODI World Cup and will test India’s younger Test players who are unfamiliar with New Zealand’s playing conditions.

The Test matches in November carry significance for the World Test Championship standings. This tour follows recent competitive history between the two nations, including a 3-0 Test series whitewash by New Zealand in 2024 and a 2-1 ODI series win for New Zealand in January 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Cricket updates: Pakistan appoints new coach and Santner previews India tour

Pakistan appoints Ashley Noffke as bowling coach amid squad changes, while New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner anticipates a challenging upcoming series for India's top batters.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cricket-updates-pakistan-appoints-new-coach-and-santner-previews-india-tour

### 2026-09-07: New Zealand prepares for India cricket tour

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner anticipates a challenging multi-format series against India, featuring ODIs, T20Is, and Tests, as both teams prepare for upcoming international competitions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-prepares-for-india-cricket-tour

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