IPL 2026 Ends: Team India’s Full International Cricket Schedule, Dates and Opponents Revealed
IPL 2026 Ends: Team India's Full International Cricket Schedule, Dates and Opponents Revealed
The IPL has concluded with the Royal Challengers Bangalore after defeating the Gujarat Titans. The focus of the cricketing world has shifted back to the international arena.
The international season has already begun with Australia’s ODI tour of Pakistan, while New Zealand are set to face England in a three-match Test series. India, meanwhile, will return to international action almost immediately after the IPL, beginning with a one-off Test against Afghanistan on June 6, followed by a three-match ODI series.
India’s calendar remains packed for the remainder of the year. After hosting Afghanistan, the Men in Blue will tour Ireland for a two-match T20I series before travelling to England for a major white-ball assignment comprising five T20Is and three ODIs. A three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe is also scheduled in July.
Later in the year, India will face Sri Lanka and the West Indies in separate bilateral series, ensuring that cricket fans have plenty of action to look forward to across all formats. The Indian team is expected to remain engaged in international cricket almost continuously until the end of the year.
Beyond India, several major cricketing nations have also lined up important assignments. Australia will tour Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, while England is scheduled to face Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and South Africa in a series of bilateral contests. Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and the West Indies also feature prominently in the international calendar.
One of the major highlights of the year will be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from June 12 to July 5. The tournament is expected to draw global attention and showcase the growing popularity of women’s cricket.
Indian women are also set for a busy season. The team will host Zimbabwe Women for the T20I and ODI series in October before touring South Africa in December for a Test match and a three-match ODI series.
Cricket administrators and broadcasters expect 2026 to be one of the busiest years in recent memory, with international fixtures spread across all formats and continents. The packed calendar reflects the growing demand for cricket worldwide and promises months of uninterrupted action for fans.
