Kiwi Summer Blockbuster: New Zealand Set to Battle Cricket Giants Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa at Home

Wednesday - 25/06/2025 10:16

The South Africa leg will see double-headers involving both the men's and women's teams

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a thrilling home schedule for the 2025-26 season, featuring a stellar lineup of international teams including Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa. The Blackcaps will engage in multi-format clashes, promising a summer of high-octane cricket action. Simultaneously, the White Ferns are gearing up for a series of white-ball matches, hosting both South Africa and Zimbabwe.

New Zealand Men's Cricket Team Schedule Preview

The men's team have a packed schedule ahead of the T20 World Cup next year © Getty

Blackcaps' Fixtures

The summer begins with a three-match T20I series against Australia, commencing on October 1. Following this, England will tour for a series of three T20Is, starting October 18, and three ODIs, beginning October 26.

West Indies will then arrive for an extensive tour that includes all three formats. The tour starts with five T20Is from November 5, followed by three ODIs from November 16, and culminates in three Test matches, the first of which starts on December 6.

White Ferns' Schedule

Fresh from the ODI World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, the White Ferns will play 14 white-ball games on home soil, starting early next year.

A historic moment awaits as the White Ferns host Zimbabwe for the first time in a three-match T20I series that kicks off on February 25. This will be followed by a three-match ODI series, which is part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29, starting March 5.

Adding to the excitement, a five-match T20I series against South Africa will be played as double-headers alongside the men's fixtures from March 15 to 25. The White Ferns will also play three additional T20Is against South Africa between March 29 and April 4.

What They Said

NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink expressed his enthusiasm for the schedule, stating, "It's great to welcome such a diverse range of opponents for both the Blackcaps and White Ferns, and especially pleasing for NZC to host the first-ever series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand women."

He also highlighted the unique experience for fans, "Fans will see top-tier cricket across all our major centres, with the doubleheaders against South Africa offering a chance to watch the very best female and male cricketers in the world on display in a unique day-out experience."

Pace-bowler Kyle Jamieson echoed the sentiment, calling it a "marquee summer." He added, "The calibre of opposition means we'll be constantly tested for the duration of the season and that's what you want as a cricketer... It's always special to play in front of a home crowd and we're hoping Kiwis will get out in force to support us once again this summer."