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New Zealand to Host Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa in Blockbuster 2025–26 Home Season
Double-Headers, Test Rivalries, and Women’s Cricket Feature in Packed NZC Schedule
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a thrilling and comprehensive home schedule for the 2025–26 season, promising months of action-packed international cricket. The season includes high-profile bilateral series across all formats, featuring Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa visiting New Zealand. The White Ferns, New Zealand’s women’s team, also have a significant role to play, with landmark white-ball series scheduled against Zimbabwe and South Africa in the new year.
High-Profile Men’s Fixtures Set the Tone for the Summer
New Zealand Men to Face Top Cricketing Nations at Home
The Blackcaps will open their season with a three-match T20I series against Australia, beginning October 1 at Bay Oval. This Trans-Tasman showdown will serve as a curtain-raiser to what promises to be a summer filled with elite-level cricket.
Following Australia’s visit, England will arrive for three T20Is (starting October 18) and three ODIs (from October 26). Matches will be held at iconic venues such as Hagley Oval, Eden Park, and Seddon Park, offering fans from various regions the chance to see top-tier action.
Later, the West Indies will embark on a multi-format tour comprising five T20Is, three ODIs, and a three-match Test series, beginning November 5. The Test series, starting December 6, will be a significant moment for New Zealand’s red-ball unit and marks one of the marquee events of the home summer.
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Women’s Cricket Takes Center Stage in 2026
White Ferns to Host Zimbabwe and South Africa
The White Ferns, returning from their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka, will commence their home season in February 2026. A historic three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe Women—their first-ever bilateral clash—will begin on February 25, followed by three ODIs starting March 5, part of the ICC Women’s Championship (2025–29).
T20I Double-Headers: A Unique Experience for Fans
One of the highlights of the calendar will be the T20I double-header series against South Africa, running from March 15 to 25, 2026. These matches will feature both the men’s and women’s teams from New Zealand and South Africa playing back-to-back at the same venues, enhancing fan experience and promoting gender-equal representation in cricket.
After the double-headers, the White Ferns will also play a standalone three-match T20I series against South Africa Women from March 29 to April 4.
Full Key Fixtures: Men’s Home Schedule
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vs Australia (T20Is): Oct 1, 3, 4 – Bay Oval
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vs England (T20Is & ODIs): Oct 18–Nov 1 – Hagley Oval, Eden Park, Bay Oval, Seddon Park
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vs West Indies (T20Is, ODIs, Tests): Nov 5–Dec 22 – Eden Park, Saxton Oval, University Oval, Hagley Oval, Basin Reserve
Major Test Series Details
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NZ vs WI – 1st Test: Dec 2–6 – Hagley Oval
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NZ vs WI – 2nd Test: Dec 10–14 – Basin Reserve
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NZ vs WI – 3rd Test: Dec 18–22 – Bay Oval
White Ferns Schedule Highlights
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vs Zimbabwe (T20Is & ODIs): Feb 25–Mar 11 – Seddon Park, University Oval
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vs South Africa Women (T20Is): Mar 15–Apr 4 – Various venues alongside men’s fixtures
Statements from NZC and Players
NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink said the schedule was designed to give fans high-quality cricket across all regions.
“We’re excited to host such a diverse range of teams. The double-headers with South Africa will provide fans a unique full-day experience,” he said.
“It’s also fantastic to host Zimbabwe Women for the first time and continue growing women’s cricket in New Zealand.”
Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson echoed the excitement:
“It feels like a marquee summer. Playing a home Test series is always special, and with such strong opposition, we’ll be tested throughout the season.”
The 2025–26 home summer is shaping up to be one of New Zealand’s most comprehensive and inclusive cricket calendars yet. With legendary rivalries, long-format Tests, fresh matchups in women’s cricket, and double-header crowd-pleasers, the season caters to a wide spectrum of fans.
Whether it’s the Blackcaps defending home turf against traditional giants or the White Ferns making history, New Zealand cricket fans are in for a treat.
🔗 Official Schedule News: New Zealand Cricket 2025–26 Season Fixtures – NZC Website
