Black Caps Set for Action-Packed Home Summer Against Cricket Giants

Wednesday - 09/07/2025 03:01

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

New Zealand is set to host a star-studded lineup of international cricket teams, including Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies, for a series of matches across various formats during the 2025-26 home summer. According to the NZC, the New Zealand Women's team will also participate in a series of white-ball matches against South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Black Caps prepare for action-packed home series ahead of T20 World Cup.

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

The action begins with a three-match T20I series against Australia, starting on October 1st. Following this, England will visit for a white-ball series, including three T20Is commencing on October 18th, and three ODIs starting on October 26th.

The West Indies will then arrive for an extensive tour that encompasses multiple formats. The tour starts with a five-match T20I series on November 5th, followed by three ODIs beginning on November 16th, and culminating in three Test matches, with the first Test commencing on December 6th.

The White Ferns will also have a busy home season with 14 white-ball matches scheduled, starting early next year, after their participation in the ODI World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe will tour New Zealand for the first time, participating in a three-match T20I series starting on February 25th. This will be followed by a three-match ODI series, which is part of the next ICC Women's Championship 2025-29, beginning on March 5th.

A unique series of double-header T20I matches against South Africa, featuring both the men's and women's teams, will run concurrently from March 15th to 25th. Additionally, the White Ferns will play three further T20Is against South Africa between March 29th and April 4th.

"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," said NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink. "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."

He added, "We're thrilled to build this exciting home summer around the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and on the back of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, giving our players a chance to shine on the global stage as well as at home in front of their own fans. We've seen fantastic crowds across the country over the past few seasons and are looking forward to that continuing this summer given the strength of the schedule."

Pace bowler Kyle Jamieson commented, "It feels like a marquee summer. 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 great to have another three-Test series at home and I'm sure the fans will get in behind the Test team as they have in seasons gone by. 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."

Here’s a look at the schedule:

New Zealand's Home Schedule 2025-26

Vs Australia