The 2026-27 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will begin on January 21 next year in Nagpur, according to the BCCI’s international home season schedule released on Thursday.

The second Test will be played in Chennai between January 29 and February 2, while the third Test will be held in Guwahati from February 11 to 15. Ranchi will host the fourth Test from February 19, before the series concludes in Ahmedabad, with the finale starting on February 27.

The last time the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was staged in India was back in 2022-23, when the host claimed the series 2-1.

Before Australia, India will host West Indies, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in white-ball series.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2026-27 Schedule

First Test - January 21: Nagpur - 9:30 AM IST

Second Test - January 29: Chennai - 9:30 AM IST

Third Test - February 11: Guwahati - 9:30 AM IST

Fourth Test - February 19: Ranchi - 9:30 AM IST

Fifth Test - February 27: Ahmedabad - 9:30 AM IST

Published on Mar 26, 2026