As we enter a brand-new year, the world of cricket is ready to offer fans some high-voltage action. January 2026 is a packed month for the sport, featuring major bilateral tours and the start of a world tournament.
Here is a look at what the international men’s cricket schedule looks like for January 2026.
New Zealand Tour of India
The biggest highlight of the month is the New Zealand tour of India. This series is very important because it serves as the final preparation for the T20 World Cup, which begins in February. The tour includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five T20 Internationals.
The ODI Series:
- January 11: 1st ODI at BCA Stadium, Vadodara
- January 14: 2nd ODI at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- January 18: 3rd ODI at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
The T20I Series:
- January 21: 1st T20I at VCA Stadium, Nagpur
- January 23: 2nd T20I at SVNS International Stadium, Raipur
- January 25: 3rd T20I at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
- January 28: 4th T20I at ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- January 31: 5th T20I at Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
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ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup
January also sees the start of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026. This tournament is where the future legends of cricket are born. It will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, starting on January 15 and running into early February.
India’s young team, led by captain Ayush Mhatre, will be looking to defend their strong reputation in this age-group format. Key group stage matches for India include games against the USA on January 15, Bangladesh on January 17, and New Zealand on January 24.
Other Major Matches:
Apart from the series in India, there are other significant international fixtures happening around the world:
The Ashes (Australia vs. England): One of the oldest rivalries in cricket continues as Australia faces England in final Test match of this series starting on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka: These two Asian giants will face off in a series of T20I matches. Notable games are scheduled for January 7, 9, and 11 in Dambulla, providing fans with plenty of short-format excitement.
With World Cup qualifiers and warm-up games also taking place, January 2026 is set to be a thrilling month for every cricket lover.