For a series that once looked out of picture, the India tour of Bangladesh is slowly taking shape again. And this time, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has gone a step further to ensure it happens. Notwithstanding all the political tensions that have erupted between the two nations in recent times, BCB has kept a window and even has revealed dates for the India vs Bangladesh white-ball series.
In a massive scheduling call, Bangladesh have postponed their planned September 2026 tour of Ireland, effectively clearing the window to host India for a six-match white-ball series. Bangladesh have all the reasons to play India. It would boost them commercially and there are 2027 World Cup qualification stakes in play for them too.
India vs Bangladesh all but confirmed now?
The India-Bangladesh series was originally scheduled for 2025 but had to be pushed back due to diplomatic tensions and scheduling complications. After months of uncertainty, the tour was rescheduled for September 2026, with India set to arrive on August 28.
Now, the fixtures are more or less in place. Three ODIs will be played on September 1, 3 and 6, followed by three T20Is on September 9, 12 and 13.
India vs Bangladesh 2026 Schedule
Match TypeMatch No.DateODI1st ODISeptember 1ODI2nd ODISeptember 3ODI3rd ODISeptember 6T20I1st T20ISeptember 9T20I2nd T20ISeptember 12T20I3rd T20ISeptember 13To make room for this, BCB had to take a tough call. Their Ireland tour, which was pencilled in for the same window, has been deferred. According to board officials, Bangladesh had explored the possibility of rescheduling within 2026, but Cricket Ireland were unable to accommodate an alternative slot.
“When the India series was moved to September, we asked them if they could adjust the dates, but that wasn’t possible. So we decided to postpone the tour,” a BCB official confirmed to Cricbuzz about the update.
It’s a practical decision from Bangladesh. A home series against India brings far greater value, both in terms of revenue and preparation, than an away tour to Ireland.
ODI World Cup qualification adds urgency to BCB’s decision
There’s also a bigger prize for Bangladesh. After missing the T20 World Cup 2026 due to rejecting ICC’s demands, Bangladesh would not want to miss another ICC tournament. They are currently ninth in the ODI rankings with 79 points, just outside the automatic qualification spots for the 2027 World Cup.
To secure a direct entry, they need to finish in the top eight by March 31, 2027. Every ODI from here carries weight.
Hosting India for a three-match ODI series gives Bangladesh a high-profile opportunity to earn crucial ranking points. With limited bilateral windows available before the cut-off, they simply couldn’t afford to lose this series. That said, the situation isn’t entirely straightforward yet.
The tour still hinges on clearance from the Government of India, given the diplomatic backdrop that led to the original postponement. If that approval doesn’t come through, Bangladesh could find themselves in a tricky position, having already let go of the Ireland series and potentially left with fewer ODIs than planned. If the Government says yes, then you’ll see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma enter Bangladesh for one final time perhaps!
India Cricket Schedule 2026
DateTeamFormatVenueHome/AwayTime (IST)June 6-10, 2026AfghanistanTestMullanpurHome09:30June 14, 2026AfghanistanODIDharamshalaHome13:30June 17, 2026AfghanistanODILucknowHome13:30June 20, 2026AfghanistanODIChennaiHome13:30June 26, 2026IrelandT20IBelfastAway19:30June 28, 2026IrelandT20IBelfastAway19:30July 1, 2026EnglandT20IChester-le-StreetAway23:00July 4, 2026EnglandT20IManchesterAway19:00July 7, 2026EnglandT20INottinghamAway23:00July 9, 2026EnglandT20IBristolAway23:00July 11, 2026EnglandT20ISouthamptonAway23:00July 14, 2026EnglandODIBirminghamAway17:30July 16, 2026EnglandODICardiffAway17:30July 19, 2026EnglandODILondonAway15:30AugustSri LankaTestTBAAway09:30Sri LankaTestTBAAway09:30SeptemberAfghanistanT20ITBAAwayTBAAfghanistanT20ITBAAwayTBAAfghanistanT20ITBAAwayTBASeptemberIndia tour of Bangaldesh3 ODIs and 3 T20IsBangladeshAwaySeptember-OctoberWest IndiesODITBAHome13:30West IndiesODITBAHome13:30West IndiesODITBAHome13:30West IndiesT20ITBAHome19:00West IndiesT20ITBAHome19:00West IndiesT20ITBAHome19:00West IndiesT20ITBAHome19:00West IndiesT20ITBAHome19:00October-NovemberNew ZealandTestTBAAwayTBANew ZealandTestTBAAwayTBANew ZealandODITBAAwayTBANew ZealandODITBAAwayTBANew ZealandODITBAAwayTBANew ZealandT20ITBAAwayTBANew ZealandT20ITBAAwayTBANew ZealandT20ITBAAwayTBANew ZealandT20ITBAAwayTBANew ZealandT20ITBAAwayTBADecemberSri LankaODITBAHome13:30Sri LankaODITBAHome13:30Sri LankaODITBAHome13:30Sri LankaT20ITBAHome19:00Sri LankaT20ITBAHome19:00Sri LankaT20ITBAHome19:00*India tour of Bangladesh in September is not confirmedIndia vs Bangladesh series on? BCB makes room for 3 ODIs and T20Is in September by saying no to Ireland Inside Sport India.
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