Indore And 7 Other Venues Host White Ball Cricket Against NZ In 2026

In January 2026, India is preparing to host a high-stakes white-ball series against New Zealand in advance of the T20 World Cup. Three ODIs and five T20Is are scheduled, and the BCCI has formally shortlisted eight possible locations for the matches.

Shortlisted Venues

• Jaipur
   
• Mohali
   
• Indore (Holkar Stadium)
   
• Rajkot
   
• Guwahati
   
• Hyderabad
   
• Trivandrum
   
• Nagpur

Why These Cities?

These venues are being considered to host all eight of the series' matches, which are tentatively scheduled for January 13–30, 2026 (3 ODIs + 5 T20Is). 

In order to guarantee excellent playing conditions, fan engagement, and operational efficiency, India's extensive international calendar necessitates careful venue selection. These venues on the short list provide a variety of

• Diversity by region — including North, West, South, and East India
• Solid infrastructure: Up-to-date facilities that can manage both ODIs and T20Is
• Due to the T20 World Cup preparations, strategic fit—excellent listening hubs to test conditions

Several publications mention Jaipur, Mohali, and Indore, highlighting their top choices.

 

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