India to Play England in 2026 for White-Ball Series: ECB Announces Summer Schedule

India Set for Return Tour to England in 2026 for White-Ball Series

India is scheduled to tour England again in 2026 for a series of eight white-ball matches. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the fixtures on Thursday, July 24, as part of their announcement of the home schedule for the 2026 summer.

Currently engaged in a five-match Test series against England, where they trail 2-1, India will return to play five T20Is and three ODIs in 2026.

England will host India for five T20Is and three ODIs in July © Getty

England's summer of cricket in 2026 will also feature Test matches against New Zealand and Pakistan, followed by six white-ball games against Sri Lanka. In a historic moment, Lord's will host a Women's Test match for the first time.

The Men's team will commence their summer season with three Tests against New Zealand in early June. Following this, they will play five T20Is and three ODIs against India in July. Pakistan will then tour in August for a series of three Tests, and Sri Lanka will conclude the summer with three T20Is and three ODIs in September.

Men's Home Fixtures

The England Women's team also has a busy summer ahead, starting with three ODIs and three T20Is against New Zealand in May. They will then face India in three more T20Is, which will serve as vital preparation for the home T20 World Cup. Following the conclusion of the World Cup on July 5, Lord's will host a historic Test match against India on July 10. The Women's team will also play three ODIs against Ireland in September.

Women's Home Fixtures