Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma ODI schedule: Full list of matches they will play in India’s 2026-27 home season
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Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would return to feature in the ODIs for the Indian side. The two Indian legends who play only the two formats for India would be preparing for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, probably the last ICC tournament before the two veterans bid adieu to international cricket.
Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20Is following the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, when India ended their World Cup drought of over a decade. They also retired from the longest format of the game before the start of the WTC 2025 cycle for India.
Having retired from these two formats already, the two Indian legends have shifted their focus to ODI cricket. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to play for India in the Australia series, and since then they have played against oppositions like South Africa and New Zealand.
BCCI unveils India's home ODI schedule for 2026-27
The BCCI unveiled India's schedule for the 2026-27 home season. This has marked several ODI matches against different oppositions as the Men in Blue look to prepare for the ICC World Cup 2027.
They will kickstart their home ODI campaign against the West Indies in September. They are likely to square off in three ODIs to be played at Trivandrum, Guwahati, and New Chandigarh. This will be followed by another hat-trick of ODI games against Sri Lanka.
The two veterans would play their last home ODI games against Zimbabwe. The three matches would see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play across Kolkata, Hyderabad, and, lastly, Mumbai.
India's ODI schedule:
West Indies Tour of India
| No. | Date (From) | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 27-Sep-26 | 2:00 PM | 1st ODI | Trivandrum |
| 2 | Wed, 30-Sep-26 | 2:00 PM | 2nd ODI | Guwahati |
| 3 | Sat, 03-Oct-26 | 2:00 PM | 3rd ODI | New Chandigarh |
Sri Lanka Tour of India
| No. | Date (From) | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 13-Dec-26 | 2:00 PM | 1st ODI | Delhi |
| 2 | Wed, 16-Dec-26 | 2:00 PM | 2nd ODI | Bengaluru |
| 3 | Sat, 19-Dec-26 | 2:00 PM | 3rd ODI | Ahmedabad |
Zimbabwe Tour of India
| No. | Date (From) | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 03-Jan-27 | 2:00 PM | 1st ODI | Kolkata |
| 2 | Wed, 06-Jan-27 | 2:00 PM | 2nd ODI | Hyderabad |
| 3 | Sat, 09-Jan-27 | 2:00 PM | 3rd ODI | Mumbai |
TEAM INDIA WILL PLAY 20 ODI MATCHES TILL JANUARY 2027: 🇮🇳
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) March 26, 2026
- 3 ODIs Vs Afghanistan.
- 3 ODIs Vs England.
- 3 ODIs Vs West Indies.
- 5 ODIs Vs New Zealand.
- 3 ODIs Vs Sri Lanka.
- 3 ODIs Vs Zimbabwe. pic.twitter.com/uZbqltewaN
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's packed ODI schedule before the ICC World Cup 2027
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will get immense gametime ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2027. The marquee tournament will be an opportunity for the Men in Blue side and the two veterans to avenge their defeat in the 2023 World Cup final.
They will play three ODI matches against England when the Men in Blue tour England in June 2026. They have now revealed their series against the West Indies, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, which would give these two veterans an immense chance to keep up their good form.
The two legends will be crucial for India's 2027 ICC World Cup campaign to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. These two have immense experience across the African tracks, which are not the same as those of the Indian subcontinent.
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