New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced an exciting and action-packed international schedule for both the men’s (BlackCaps) and women’s (White Ferns) teams. The upcoming home season promises a series of challenging fixtures, featuring top cricket nations, as NZ aims to showcase its cricketing prowess on home soil.
The Men’s BlackCaps will host Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies across various formats. Notably, Australia, England, and West Indies will arrive before Christmas for a series of T20Is, ODIs, and Tests.
The men’s fixtures kick off with three T20Is against Australia in October, followed by a series of matches against England, including three T20Is and three ODIs from October into November. West Indies will then tour from November 5 to December 22, playing five T20Is, three ODIs, and three Tests, providing a comprehensive challenge for NZ’s national team.
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In addition, South Africa will tour NZ in March 2026, featuring five T20Is in a double-header format across five venues. The series begins on March 15 and concludes on March 25, with matches in Mount Maunganui, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. These fixtures form part of a busy schedule totaling 46 days of international cricket played across nine venues in New Zealand.
NZ cricket fans can look forward to a marquee summer, with players eager to showcase their skills against world-class opponents. Kyle Jamieson expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming season, emphasizing the significance of hosting such high-caliber teams and the importance of home support.
Similarly, Georgia Plimmer highlighted the excitement around playing in front of passionate local fans and the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming ICCÂ Cricket World Cup.
This summer’s schedule not only tests NZ players but also aims to strengthen the nation’s cricketing stature on the global stage. With a mix of intense rivalries and high-stakes matches, the NZ cricket season promises memorable moments for fans and players alike.
NZ Men’s Home Schedule:
– Against Australia
– Oct 1 – 1st T20I, Mount Maunganui
– Oct 3 – 2nd T20I, Mount Maunganui
– Oct 4 – 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui
– Against England
– Oct 18 – 1st T20I, Christchurch
– Oct 20 – 2nd T20I, Christchurch
– Oct 23 – 3rd T20I, Auckland
– Oct 26 – 1st ODI, Mount Maunganui
– Oct 29 – 2nd ODI, Hamilton
– Nov 1 – 3rd ODI, Wellington
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– Against West Indies
– Nov 5 – 1st T20I, Auckland
– Nov 6 – 2nd T20I, Auckland
– Nov 9 – 3rd T20I, Nelson
– Nov 10 – 4th T20I, Nelson
– Nov 13 – 5th T20I, Dunedin
– Nov 16 – 1st ODI, Christchurch
– Nov 19 – 2nd ODI, Napier
– Nov 22 – 3rd ODI, Hamilton
– Dec 2-6 – 1st Test, Christchurch
– Dec 10-14 – 2nd Test, Wellington
– Dec 18-22 – 3rd Test, Mount Maunganui
– Against South Africa
– Mar 15 – 1st T20I, Mount Maunganui
– Mar 17 – 2nd T20I, Hamilton
– Mar 20 – 3rd T20I, Auckland
– Mar 22 – 4th T20I, Wellington
– Mar 25 – 5th T20I, Christchurch