The final match of the ongoing three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026. This match will be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. All eyes will once again be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in this match. After this match, the next series will be six months away when Rohit and Kohli will be seen playing for India.
When will India play their next ODI match?
After playing the first series of this year, Team India will be playing in the ODI format after a long gap. Therefore, fans will have to wait a long time to see their star pair. For this reason, this match in Indore will be extremely important for Rohit and Virat fans.
Team India kicked off the new year with a three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Two matches have already been played, and fans are eagerly awaiting the final match. Following the ODI series, India will play New Zealand in a five-match T20I series. Rohit and Virat Kohli will not be seen playing in this series, as both have retired from T20Is.
Following the conclusion of the ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be away from international cricket for approximately six months. The Indian team will return to international cricket only after the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL). Afghanistan will tour in June 2026 for a three-match ODI series. That’s when Rohit and Virat will once again play in the Indian jersey in front of fans. Much will depend on whether the selectors choose to give them a chance or decide to rest them.
After playing against Afghanistan, Team India will tour England in July. A three-match ODI series will be played there. India will then travel to Bangladesh in September to play a series. However, given the current situation, this ODI series is unlikely to be played. Also in September, the Indian team will tour the West Indies for a three-match ODI series. Following this, Team India will tour New Zealand in October-November.
