October 2026 Cricket Schedule: Cricket fans are set for a packed month as several major international series take place across the world. India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are among the teams featuring in important October fixtures.
For Indian cricket fans, the month includes the final matches of India’s home series against West Indies, followed by India’s T20I tour of New Zealand. India Women will also host Zimbabwe Women in a six-match white-ball series.
At the same time, South Africa and Australia will play a three-Test series, while Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series. The month also features ICC Men’s T20 World Cup regional qualifying tournaments and ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches.
Schedule status: This article uses fixtures available as of late September 2026. Match timings and venues marked TBC can be updated by the respective cricket boards or ICC.
October 2026 Cricket Schedule: Major Matches at a Glance
| Date | Match | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3 | India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI | ODI | New Chandigarh |
| October 6 | India vs West Indies, 1st T20I | T20I | Lucknow |
| October 9 | India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I | T20I | Ranchi |
| October 11 | India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I | T20I | Indore |
| October 14 | India vs West Indies, 4th T20I | T20I | Hyderabad |
| October 17 | India vs West Indies, 5th T20I | T20I | Bengaluru |
| October 9–13 | South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test | Test | Durban |
| October 18–22 | South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test | Test | Gqeberha |
| October 27–31 | South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test | Test | Cape Town |
| October 18 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | ODI | Rawalpindi |
| October 20 | Pakistan vs England | ODI | Rawalpindi |
| October 22 | Sri Lanka vs England | ODI | Rawalpindi |
| October 25 | Pakistan vs England | ODI | Lahore |
| October 27 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | ODI | Lahore |
| October 29 | Sri Lanka vs England | ODI | Lahore |
| October 31 | Tri-Series Final | ODI | Lahore |
| October 22 | New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I | T20I | Christchurch |
| October 24 | New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I | T20I | Christchurch |
| October 27 | New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I | T20I | Wellington |
| October 30 | New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I | T20I | Auckland |
The India-West Indies schedule is part of India’s 2026-27 home season announced by the BCCI, while the New Zealand series begins in October and continues into November.
India Cricket Schedule October 2026
October will be particularly important for Team India, with eight senior men’s international matches scheduled during the month.
India vs West Indies: 3rd ODI
Date: October 3, 2026
Format: ODI
Venue: PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
India vs West Indies: 3rd ODI
The third ODI will complete the three-match ODI leg of the West Indies tour of India. The series then moves into five T20Is.
India vs West Indies T20I Series
1st T20I
Date: October 6
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Time: 7:00 PM IST
2nd T20I
Date: October 9
Venue: JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi
Time: 7:00 PM IST
3rd T20I
Date: October 11
Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Time: 7:00 PM IST
4th T20I
Date: October 14
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Time: 7:00 PM IST
5th T20I
Date: October 17
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Time: 7:00 PM IST
The BCCI’s official schedule confirms the five-match T20I series will run from October 6 to October 17.
India vs New Zealand T20I Series
India’s next major assignment begins in New Zealand later in October. The five-match T20I series starts on October 22, with the fifth match scheduled for November 1. Therefore, four India-New Zealand T20Is will be played during October.
1st T20I
Date: October 22
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
2nd T20I
Date: October 24
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
3rd T20I
Date: October 27
Venue: Wellington
4th T20I
Date: October 30
Venue: Auckland
5th T20I
Date: November 1
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
The remaining New Zealand tour will continue into November with ODIs and Tests.
South Africa vs Australia: Three-Test Series
One of October’s biggest Test assignments will be the three-match series between South Africa and Australia. The series is particularly significant in the context of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. South Africa’s official schedule places the three Tests across Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town.
1st Test
October 9–13
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
2nd Test
October 18–22
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
3rd Test
October 27–31
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
The two teams had previously met in the 2025 World Test Championship final, with South Africa winning that match.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series
Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series in October.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 9 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I | Rawalpindi |
| October 11 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Rawalpindi |
| October 13 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I | Rawalpindi |
All three matches are scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series
After the T20I series, Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in a three-team ODI series.
Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 18 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| October 20 | Pakistan vs England | Rawalpindi |
| October 22 | Sri Lanka vs England | Rawalpindi |
| October 25 | Pakistan vs England | Lahore |
| October 27 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore |
| October 29 | Sri Lanka vs England | Lahore |
| October 31 | Final | Lahore |
The first three matches are scheduled in Rawalpindi before the tournament moves to Lahore for the final four fixtures. The final is scheduled for October 31.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe: ODI Tri-Series
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the UAE during October.
The programme begins with a one-off Afghanistan-Bangladesh Test before the ODI tri-series.
One-Off Test
October 9–13: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
Venue: UAE — TBC
ODI Tri-Series
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| October 17 | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe |
| October 19 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe |
| October 21 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh |
| October 23 | Tri-Series Final — TBC |
The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s multi-format programme covers Tests, ODIs and T20Is across October and November. The UAE venues for some fixtures were still listed as TBC in available schedules.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe T20I Series
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will also begin a three-match T20I series at the end of October.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 27 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I | UAE |
| October 29 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I | UAE |
| November 1 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I | UAE |
The third T20I falls on November 1, so only the first two matches belong to the October calendar.
West Indies vs Bangladesh: Test Series Begins
The West Indies will travel to Bangladesh for a two-Test series beginning at the end of October.
1st Test
Date: October 28–November 1
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
The second Test is scheduled for November 5–9 in Sylhet, meaning only the opening Test falls within the October calendar.
Women’s International Cricket Schedule October 2026
October also features a significant women’s international calendar.
West Indies Women vs Zimbabwe Women
The series began in September, but its T20I leg continues into October.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 3 | 1st T20I | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
| October 5 | 2nd T20I | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
| October 7 | 3rd T20I | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
The series is part of the West Indies Women’s tour of Zimbabwe.
Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women
Australia Women will host Bangladesh Women for three ODIs in Brisbane.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 9 | 1st ODI | Brisbane |
| October 11 | 2nd ODI | Brisbane |
| October 14 | 3rd ODI | Brisbane |
The three matches form part of the ICC Women’s Championship.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women
India Women will host Zimbabwe Women for their first-ever bilateral international series. The six-match programme consists of three T20Is followed by three ODIs.
T20I Series
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 16 | 1st T20I | Raipur |
| October 18 | 2nd T20I | Raipur |
| October 20 | 3rd T20I | Raipur |
ODI Series
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 23 | 1st ODI | Vadodara |
| October 25 | 2nd ODI | Vadodara |
| October 28 | 3rd ODI | Vadodara |
The ICC has described the series as the first-ever bilateral international meeting between the two sides.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women
Australia Women and New Zealand Women will meet in a three-match T20I series.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 18 | 1st T20I | North Sydney Oval |
| October 20 | 2nd T20I | North Sydney Oval |
| October 22 | 3rd T20I | North Sydney Oval |
The scheduled matches are part of New Zealand Women’s tour of Australia.
ICC Cricket World Cup League 2: October Schedule
The ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 will also provide several ODI fixtures during October.
October 3–13: USA and Namibia Leg
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 3 | Namibia vs UAE | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas |
| October 5 | USA vs UAE | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas |
| October 7 | USA vs Namibia | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas |
| October 9 | Namibia vs UAE | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas |
| October 11 | USA vs UAE | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas |
| October 13 | USA vs Namibia | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas |
October 9–19: Oman Leg
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 9 | Oman vs Canada | Al Amerat |
| October 11 | Canada vs Nepal | Al Amerat |
| October 13 | Oman vs Nepal | Al Amerat |
| October 15 | Oman vs Canada | Al Amerat |
| October 17 | Canada vs Nepal | Al Amerat |
| October 19 | Oman vs Nepal | Al Amerat |
These fixtures are part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023–27 competition.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A
The first Asian sub-regional qualifying tournament runs from October 5 to October 14 in Malaysia. Teams include Bhutan, Myanmar, Bahrain, Thailand, Kuwait, Qatar and Mongolia.
The 21-match schedule is:
| Date | Matches |
|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Bhutan vs Myanmar; Bahrain vs Thailand; Kuwait vs Qatar |
| Oct 6 | Qatar vs Thailand; Bahrain vs Bhutan; Kuwait vs Mongolia |
| Oct 8 | Kuwait vs Thailand; Bhutan vs Mongolia; Bahrain vs Myanmar |
| Oct 9 | Mongolia vs Thailand; Bahrain vs Kuwait; Qatar vs Myanmar |
| Oct 11 | Kuwait vs Myanmar; Bhutan vs Qatar; Bahrain vs Mongolia |
| Oct 12 | Qatar vs Mongolia; Myanmar vs Thailand; Bhutan vs Kuwait |
| Oct 14 | Myanmar vs Mongolia; Bahrain vs Qatar; Bhutan vs Thailand |
The competition features 21 T20Is across venues in Kuala Lumpur and Bangi.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier B
A second Asian qualifying tournament will also take place in Malaysia from October 8 to October 14.
Teams include Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, China and Maldives.
| Date | Matches |
|---|---|
| Oct 8 | China vs Maldives; Saudi Arabia vs Singapore; Malaysia vs Hong Kong |
| Oct 9 | Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia; China vs Hong Kong; Maldives vs Singapore |
| Oct 11 | Hong Kong vs Saudi Arabia; Malaysia vs Maldives; China vs Singapore |
| Oct 12 | Malaysia vs Singapore; Hong Kong vs Maldives; China vs Saudi Arabia |
| Oct 14 | Malaysia vs China; Hong Kong vs Singapore; Maldives vs Saudi Arabia |
The tournament contains 15 T20Is.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C
The African qualifying tournament will be played in Abuja, Nigeria, from October 20 to October 25.
The participating teams are Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria and Gambia.
| Date | Matches |
|---|---|
| Oct 20 | Uganda vs Zambia; Lesotho vs Mozambique; Nigeria vs Gambia |
| Oct 21 | Mozambique vs Gambia; Lesotho vs Uganda; Zambia vs Nigeria |
| Oct 23 | Nigeria vs Mozambique; Zambia vs Lesotho; Gambia vs Uganda |
| Oct 24 | Uganda vs Mozambique; Gambia vs Zambia; Lesotho vs Nigeria |
| Oct 25 | Gambia vs Lesotho; Mozambique vs Zambia; Nigeria vs Uganda |
The tournament features 15 T20Is at the NCF Ovals in Abuja.
October 2026 Cricket Schedule: Important Dates for Indian Fans
For fans primarily following India, these are the dates to save:
October 3: India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI
October 6: India vs West Indies, 1st T20I
October 9: India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I
October 11: India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I
October 14: India vs West Indies, 4th T20I
October 17: India vs West Indies, 5th T20I
October 16: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st T20I
October 18: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd T20I
October 20: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 3rd T20I
October 22: New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I
October 23: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI
October 24: New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I
October 25: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI
October 27: New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I
October 28: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 3rd ODI
October 30: New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I
Biggest International Cricket Series in October 2026
October brings several different formats together.
Test Cricket
South Africa vs Australia — three Tests
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh — one-off Test
West Indies vs Bangladesh — first Test begins October 28
ODI Cricket
Pakistan vs England vs Sri Lanka — ODI tri-series
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe — ODI tri-series
ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 — multiple ODIs
Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women — three ODIs
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women — three ODIs
T20I Cricket
India vs West Indies — five T20Is
India vs New Zealand — four T20Is in October
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — three T20Is
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe — first two T20Is in October
Women’s T20I series involving India, Zimbabwe, West Indies, Australia and New Zealand
ICC T20 World Cup regional qualifiers across Asia and Africa
October 2026 Cricket Schedule: What Makes the Month Special?
October 2026 offers a mix of Test cricket, ODIs and T20Is across several continents.
For Indian viewers, the month is particularly busy because India’s men’s team has a home T20I series against West Indies before travelling to New Zealand, while India’s women’s team hosts Zimbabwe Women in a six-match series.
Test cricket also gets significant attention through the South Africa-Australia three-Test series, with matches in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s ODI tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka gives fans another major white-ball tournament, with matches split between Rawalpindi and Lahore.
The ICC’s qualification pathway also remains active, with Cricket World Cup League 2 ODIs and T20 World Cup sub-regional qualifiers in Asia and Africa.
October 2026 Cricket Calendar at a Glance
From India vs West Indies and India vs New Zealand to Australia vs South Africa, Pakistan vs England, India Women vs Zimbabwe Women and the ICC qualification tournaments, October promises a packed international cricket calendar.
Fans should check the latest ICC and respective cricket-board updates before match day because start times, venues and broadcast information can be updated after the initial fixture announcement.
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