Team India schedule 2026: The excitement around the 2026 IPL may be peaking right now, but cricket fans won’t have to wait long for more action. After the IPL concludes, Team India is set for a packed schedule of 10 T20 International matches over the span of 30 days, taking on Ireland, England, and Zimbabwe.
Overall Schedule:
Dates: June 26 – July 26, 2026
Opponents: Ireland (2 matches), England (5 matches), Zimbabwe (3 matches)
Ireland Series (2 T20s)
India kicks off its post-IPL tour with a 2-match T20 series in Ireland.
June 26 (Fri): 1st T20 – India vs Ireland (Belfast)
June 28 (Sun): 2nd T20 – India vs Ireland (Belfast)
England Series (5 T20s)
Next, the Indian team travels to England for a 5-match T20 series.
July 1 (Wed): 1st T20 – India vs England (Durham)
July 4 (Sat): 2nd T20 – India vs England (Manchester)
July 7 (Tue): 3rd T20 – India vs England (Nottingham)
July 9 (Thu): 4th T20 – India vs England (Bristol)
July 11 (Sat): 5th T20 – India vs England (Southampton)
Zimbabwe Series (3 T20s)
Finally, Team India heads to Zimbabwe for a 3-match T20 series.
July 23 (Thu): 1st T20 – India vs Zimbabwe (Harare Sports Club)
July 25 (Sat): 2nd T20 – India vs Zimbabwe (Harare Sports Club)
July 26 (Sun): 3rd T20 – India vs Zimbabwe (Harare Sports Club)
Team India’s tightly packed schedule ensures cricket fans have nearly a month of continuous action following the IPL, with matches spanning three countries and three series.
Gambhir’s era!
Since taking over as the Head Coach of the Indian cricket team in July 2024, Gautam Gambhir has maintained an exceptional record in the shortest format. Under his leadership, India has transitioned into a dominant T20I force, characterized by an aggressive and fearless batting approach.
As of April 2026, Gambhir’s T20I record is highlighted by a staggering win percentage of over 85%. His tenure began with a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka, followed by dominant series victories against Bangladesh and South Africa. Most notably, Gambhir recently guided India to the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semifinals, where they narrowly defeated England in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium.
His coaching style has been credited with successfully integrating young talents like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma into a championship-winning core.
