New Zealand are one of the top sides in the game of cricket and have always been a challenging side to face. They always compete well with the opponents, whether at home or away. New Zealand have a long schedule coming up. They have a big and packed schedule coming up for the FTP 2025-26.
New Zealand recently played test series in Sri Lanka and India, but they will have a number of series lined up. They will host England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, and West Indies, while they will have away series in Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka as well. Here we will talk about New Zealand’s cricket calendar for 2025-26 and their upcoming fixtures, home and away series, and the complete details.
New Zealand Next Cricket Match Schedule List 2025-2026
| Dates | Tournament | Opponents | Venue | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 – Jan 11 | Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024-25 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | 3 ODIs , 3 T20s |
| Feb 08 – Feb 14 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025 | South Africa and Pakistan | Pakistan | 2-3 ODIs Matches |
| Feb 19 – Mar 09 | Champions Trophy 2025 | Multiple (8 team tournament) | Pakistan | 3 to 5 ODIs (depending on qualification) |
| Mar 16 – Apr 05 | Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025 | Pakistan | New Zealand | 3 ODIs , 5 T20s |
| December 2025 | West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025 | West Indies | New Zealand | 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is |
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Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024-25 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
After playing ODI and T20I series against New Zealand at home, the Lankan Lions paid a visit to New Zealand for the white-ball series. Both teams loecked horns in three ODIs and as many as T20Is on this tour. It was an important series for the Kiwis ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
| Date | Match Type | Venue | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 28 Dec ’24 | 1st T20I (N) | Mount Maunganui | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | New Zealand won by 8 runs |
| Mon, 30 Dec ’24 | 2nd T20I (N) | Mount Maunganui | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | New Zealand won by 45 runs |
| Thu, 02 Jan ’25 | 3rd T20I | Nelson | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Sri Lanka won by 7 runs |
| Sun, 05 Jan ’25 | 1st ODI | Wellington | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 142 balls remaining) |
| Wed, 08 Jan ’25 | 2nd ODI (D/N) | Hamilton | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | New Zealand won by 113 runs |
| Sat, 11 Jan ’25 | 3rd ODI (D/N) | Auckland | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Sri Lanka won by 140 runs |
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Pakistan Tri Series 2025 (4 ODIs)
Before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, New Zealand played a short tri-series in the South Asian nation, involving the hosts and South Africa. It was a four-match series, and the Black Caps went on to win the series.
| Date | Match Type | Venue | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 08 Feb ’25 | 1st Match (D/N) | Lahore | New Zealand vs Pakistan | New Zealand won by 78 runs |
| Mon, 10 Feb ’25 | 2nd Match | Lahore | South Africa vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| Wed, 12 Feb ’25 | 3rd Match (D/N) | Karachi | South Africa vs Pakistan | Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
| Fri, 14 Feb ’25 | Final (D/N) | Karachi | Pakistan vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) |
Champions Trophy 2025 (Pakistan)
After the tri-series in Pakistan, it was time for the biggest tournament in 2025. It was ICC Champions Trophy and the team played their third final in the history of the tournament. They lost to India in the final. They were part of Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
| Date | Match Type | Venue | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 19 Feb ’25 | 1st Match, Group A (D/N) | Karachi | New Zealand vs Pakistan | New Zealand won by 60 runs |
| Mon, 24 Feb ’25 | 6th Match, Group A (D/N) | Rawalpindi | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining) |
| Sun, 02 Mar ’25 | 12th Match, Group A (D/N) | Dubai (DICS) | India vs New Zealand | India won by 44 runs |
| Wed, 05 Mar ’25 | 2nd Semi-Final (D/N) | Lahore | New Zealand vs South Africa | New Zealand won by 50 runs |
| Sun, 09 Mar ’25 | Final (D/N) | Dubai (DICS) | New Zealand vs India | India won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 (5 T20Is and 3 ODIs)
After the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand will host Pakistan. Both teams will play a five-match T20I series and three ODIs. The series will start with the first T20Is on March 16, 2025 (Sunday), while the series will end with the final ODI on April 5. These games will be played on 7 different venues. The venues are Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Mount Maunganui, Wellington, Napier, and Hamilton.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | Mar 16, Sunday | 6:45 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | Mar 18, Tuesday | 6:45 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 3rd T20I | Mar 21, Friday | 11:45 AM | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 4th T20I | Mar 23, Sunday | 11:45 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 5th T20I | Mar 26, Wednesday | 11:45 AM | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| 1st ODI | Mar 29, Saturday | 3:30 AM (Mar 29) | McLean Park, Napier |
| 2nd ODI | Apr 02, Wednesday | 3:30 AM (Apr 02) | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 3rd ODI | Apr 05, Saturday | 3:30 AM (Apr 05) | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
Zimbabwe Tri Series 2025 (4 T20Is)
After the home series against Zimbabwe, New Zealand will travel to Zimbabwe. They will play a tri-series there. It will have four ODIs. Each team will play two games in the group stage and then the final. This tri-series will be played in July 2025. The schedule has yet to be announced.
New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 (2 Tests and 3 ODIs)
After the tri-series in Zimbabwe. New Zealand will lock horns with Zimbabwe for five matches. Both teams will square off two tests and three ODIs. This tour will be held in July and August 2025. The schedule has yet to be announced.
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Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025 (3 T20Is)
New Zealand will be back at home, and this time they will be hosting Australia for a three-match T20I series. The schedule has not been announced. However, this series will be important for both because in 2026 there will be the ICC T20 World Cup in India. So, it will be the right series to prepare for the mega event.
England Tour of New Zealand 2025 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
After Australia, it will be England that will tour New Zealand for six white-ball matches. Both teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is on this tour. The schedule has not been announced. This tour is scheduled to be played in October and November 2025.
West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is)
The 2025 calendar year will end with a multi-format home series. West Indies will tour New Zealand for 10 matches. It will include two tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. This multi-format tour will begin in November and conclude in December 2025. The schedule will be updated as soon as it is announced.
