Building momentum toward the ODI World Cup 2027, the Indian national cricket team faces an exceptionally demanding limited-overs schedule over the coming months. As part of this packed international calendar, the complete itinerary for Sri Lanka's upcoming tour of India has now been finalized. Broadcaster Star Sports has unveiled the official promotional campaign for the bilateral showdown, confirming that the three-match ODI series will commence in the second week of December. Alongside the 50-over games, the visitors are also scheduled to feature in three T20 Internationals.
Tight Turnaround Following a Grueling New Zealand Tour
Prior to locking horns with Sri Lanka on home turf, India will embark on an extensive away assignment in New Zealand. The tour across the Pacific features a packed roster of five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches, spanning from October 22 through December 1. Immediately after returning home from that marathon overseas commitment, the Indian squad will face a rapid turnaround, transitioning directly into match preparations to host the visiting Sri Lankan lineup.
Dates and Venues for the Three-Match ODI Rubber
The 50-over contest between the two Asian sides is set to get underway on December 13, with the series opener slated for the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi. From the national capital, the action shifts down south to Chennai, where the M. Chidambaram Cricket Stadium will stage the second ODI on December 16. The third and concluding match of the ODI series will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on December 19, providing key opportunities for players looking ahead to the 2027 tournament cycle.
Complete Schedule for the Three T20 Internationals
Once the one-day rubber wraps up, the bilateral contest will quickly pivot to the shortest format with a three-match T20I leg. The opening T20I fixture is scheduled to be held in Rajkot on December 22. The two teams will then travel east for the second encounter at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The entire tour will draw to a close on December 27, with the third and final T20I taking place in Pune, wrapping up an action-packed December of cricket for Indian fans.
