India vs Bangladesh series on? BCB makes room for 3 ODIs and T20Is in September by saying no to Ireland

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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. There’s also a three-match T20I series at home for India against Afghanistan in September. Moreover, a bigger price is on the cards in the form of the Asian Games (in Japan). The Asian Games will run from September 19 to October 4.

India vs Bangladesh 2026 Schedule

Match Type Match No. Date
ODI 1st ODI September 1
ODI 2nd ODI September 3
ODI 3rd ODI September 6
T20I 1st T20I September 9
T20I 2nd T20I September 12
T20I 3rd T20I September 13

To 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

Date Team Format Venue Home/Away Time (IST)
June 6-10, 2026 Afghanistan Test Mullanpur Home 09:30
June 14, 2026 Afghanistan ODI Dharamshala Home 13:30
June 17, 2026 Afghanistan ODI Lucknow Home 13:30
June 20, 2026 Afghanistan ODI Chennai Home 13:30
June 26, 2026 Ireland T20I Belfast Away 19:30
June 28, 2026 Ireland T20I Belfast Away 19:30
July 1, 2026 England T20I Chester-le-Street Away 23:00
July 4, 2026 England T20I Manchester Away 19:00
July 7, 2026 England T20I Nottingham Away 23:00
July 9, 2026 England T20I Bristol Away 23:00
July 11, 2026 England T20I Southampton Away 23:00
July 14, 2026 England ODI Birmingham Away 17:30
July 16, 2026 England ODI Cardiff Away 17:30
July 19, 2026 England ODI London Away 15:30
August Sri Lanka Test TBA Away 09:30
Sri Lanka Test TBA Away 09:30
September Afghanistan T20I TBA Away TBA
Afghanistan T20I TBA Away TBA
Afghanistan T20I TBA Away TBA
September India tour of Bangaldesh 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is Bangladesh Away
September-October West Indies ODI TBA Home 13:30
West Indies ODI TBA Home 13:30
West Indies ODI TBA Home 13:30
West Indies T20I TBA Home 19:00
West Indies T20I TBA Home 19:00
West Indies T20I TBA Home 19:00
West Indies T20I TBA Home 19:00
West Indies T20I TBA Home 19:00
October-November New Zealand Test TBA Away TBA
New Zealand Test TBA Away TBA
New Zealand ODI TBA Away TBA
New Zealand ODI TBA Away TBA
New Zealand ODI TBA Away TBA
New Zealand T20I TBA Away TBA
New Zealand T20I TBA Away TBA
New Zealand T20I TBA Away TBA
New Zealand T20I TBA Away TBA
New Zealand T20I TBA Away TBA
December Sri Lanka ODI TBA Home 13:30
Sri Lanka ODI TBA Home 13:30
Sri Lanka ODI TBA Home 13:30
Sri Lanka T20I TBA Home 19:00
Sri Lanka T20I TBA Home 19:00
Sri Lanka T20I TBA Home 19:00
*India tour of Bangladesh in September is not confirmed

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