New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Tuesday that India A will play three preparatory four‑day matches in Christchurch, beginning on October 24, ahead of a two‑match Test series between the senior sides.
India’s senior team will tour New Zealand from late October to early December, featuring a multi‑format itinerary that includes five Twenty20 Internationals, five One‑Day Internationals and two Tests. The white‑ball leg kicks off with the first T20I on October 22, followed by matches on October 24, 27, 30 and November 1. The ODI series is scheduled for November 4, 7, 10, 13 and 15.
The three four‑day fixtures involving New Zealand A and India A will run alongside the white‑ball programme, providing domestic red‑ball competition an international dimension. NZC also announced that the domestic First‑Class competition will commence on November 19 and continue until March 29, with a pause for the Super Smash and Ford Trophy tournaments.
The two Test matches are slated for November 19‑23 in Wellington and from November 37 to December 1 in Christchurch, completing the senior tour’s schedule.
