Introduction
Team India is set for an exciting period of international cricket over the next few months. After completing the Zimbabwe T20I series in July, India will move into a busy schedule featuring Test, ODI and T20I cricket. The upcoming fixtures include a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in August, followed by a multi-format home series against West Indies beginning in September.
For Indian cricket fans, August to October 2026 will provide plenty of opportunities to follow Team India across different formats. This article covers India's upcoming international matches, series, dates and venues from August through October 2026.
India Next Series: Sri Lanka Test Series
India's next international assignment is a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The series will be played in August 2026, with the first Test scheduled in Galle and the second Test in Colombo.
The series will be an important Test challenge for India as the team looks to perform strongly in overseas conditions. Both matches will give fans an opportunity to watch India's red-ball specialists compete against Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka: 1st Test
India vs Sri Lanka
📅 15–19 August 2026
🏏 1st Test
📍 Galle International Stadium, Galle
The first Test of the series will be played at Galle International Stadium from 15 to 19 August. It will mark the beginning of India's upcoming international schedule after the July T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Galle is known for its distinctive conditions and is traditionally an important venue for Test cricket in Sri Lanka. India's batters and bowlers will look to adapt quickly and make a strong start to the series.
India vs Sri Lanka: 2nd Test
India vs Sri Lanka
📅 23–27 August 2026
🏏 2nd Test
📍 Colombo
The second and final Test will take place from 23 to 27 August in Colombo. This match will conclude India's August international assignment against Sri Lanka.
The result of the opening Test could make this game even more important, particularly if the series remains closely contested. Fans will be able to follow the performances of India's key batters, fast bowlers and spinners throughout the series.
India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 15–19 August | Test | Galle |
| 2nd Test | 23–27 August | Test | Colombo |
Series: India vs Sri Lanka
Format: 2 Tests
Month: August 2026
India September Schedule
After the Sri Lanka Test series, India's next senior men's international fixtures in this three-month window will be at home against West Indies.
The West Indies tour of India begins on 27 September 2026 with a three-match ODI series. The ODI matches will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh.
This series will be particularly interesting for fans who enjoy white-ball cricket, as the ODI matches will be followed by a five-match T20I series in October.
India vs West Indies: ODI Series
India and West Indies will play three ODIs during the September–October 2026 series. The opening match is scheduled for 27 September in Thiruvananthapuram.
1st ODI
India vs West Indies
📅 27 September 2026
📍 Thiruvananthapuram
The series will begin at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. This will be India's first ODI of the home series against West Indies
2nd ODI
India vs West Indies
📅 30 September 2026
📍 Guwahati
The second ODI will be played at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. India will look to build momentum and strengthen their position in the three-match series.
3rd ODI
India vs West Indies
📅 3 October 2026
📍 New Chandigarh
The third ODI will take place on 3 October at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. It will bring the ODI leg of the series to an end.
India vs West Indies ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 27 September 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2nd ODI | 30 September 2026 | Guwahati |
| 3rd ODI | 3 October 2026 | New Chandigarh |
Format: ODI
Matches: 3
India vs West Indies: T20I Series
After the three-match ODI series, India and West Indies will move into a five-match T20I series.
The T20I leg begins on 6 October 2026 in Lucknow and concludes on 17 October 2026 in Bengaluru. The five matches will be played across five different Indian cities.
1st T20I
India vs West Indies
📅 6 October 2026
📍 Lucknow
The opening T20I will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
2nd T20I
India vs West Indies
📅 9 October 2026
📍 Ranchi
The second T20I will be held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
3rd T20I
India vs West Indies
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Indore
The third match will take place in Indore as the series continues through October.
4th T20I
India vs West Indies
📅 14 October 2026
📍 Hyderabad
The fourth T20I will be played in Hyderabad, giving both teams another opportunity to test their combinations before the final match.
5th T20I
India vs West Indies
📅 17 October 2026
📍 Bengaluru
The final T20I will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and will bring the five-match T20I series to an end.
India vs West Indies T20I Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 6 October 2026 | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | 9 October 2026 | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | 11 October 2026 | Indore |
| 4th T20I | 14 October 2026 | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | 17 October 2026 | Bengaluru |
Format: T20I
Matches: 5
Complete India Upcoming Matches: August to October
India's senior men's international schedule for this three-month period can be summarised as follows:
August 2026
India vs Sri Lanka — 2 Tests
- 15–19 August — 1st Test — Galle
- 23–27 August — 2nd Test — Colombo
September 2026
India vs West Indies — 3 ODIs
- 27 September — 1st ODI — Thiruvananthapuram
- 30 September — 2nd ODI — Guwahati
October 2026
India vs West Indies
- 3 October — 3rd ODI — New Chandigarh
- 6 October — 1st T20I — Lucknow
- 9 October — 2nd T20I — Ranchi
- 11 October — 3rd T20I — Indore
- 14 October — 4th T20I — Hyderabad
- 17 October — 5th T20I — Bengaluru
What to Expect From Team India
The August to October period will give India opportunities across all three major international formats. The Sri Lanka Test series will test India's red-ball skills in overseas conditions, while the West Indies series will shift the focus towards ODI and T20I cricket.
For fans, this means there will be almost continuous Team India action across these three months. The performances of India's senior players, emerging talents and new combinations will be worth following throughout the schedule.
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As schedules can sometimes change because of official announcements or other circumstances, this article should be updated whenever the BCCI announces a change to the fixtures. The official BCCI schedule currently lists these fixtures for August through October 2026.
Conclusion
India have a busy international cricket calendar from August through October 2026. The schedule begins with a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in August before India return home for a multi-format series against West Indies. The West Indies tour of India includes three ODIs followed by five T20Is, giving fans plenty of international cricket to look forward to.
With Test, ODI and T20I matches all included in this period, Team India's upcoming schedule offers a good mix of formats and challenges. CricketBuzzHub will continue to provide the latest fixtures, match updates, results and player news as the season progresses.