Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium has been confirmed as one of the five venues for the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. The BCCI’s home season schedule also includes nine ODIs, where the legendary duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma—fondly called ‘Ro-Ko’—are expected to feature prominently.
On March 26, 2026, the BCCI unveiled India’s packed 2026–27 home season calendar. The marquee Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia will be played across five venues, including Guwahati, marking another major international fixture for the Barsapara Stadium. Alongside, nine ODIs and eight T20Is will be staged, with Kohli and Sharma likely to play all ODIs.
Border-Gavaskar Series Venues
• Nagpur – Opening Test from January 21, 2027
• Chennai – Second Test from January 29 to February 2
• Guwahati (Barsapara Stadium) – Third Test from February 11 to 15
• Ranchi – Fourth Test from February 19 to 23
• Ahmedabad – Fifth Test from February 27 onwards
ODI Spotlight: ‘Ro-Ko’ Factor
• Nine ODIs scheduled in the home season.
• Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma expected to feature in all matches.
• Their participation adds star power and fan anticipation ahead of the ICC World Cup in South Africa in 2027.
Industry And Fan Impact
• Guwahati’s inclusion highlights the expansion of international cricket beyond traditional metros.
• Fans across India will witness top-tier cricket action in diverse venues.
• The ‘Ro-Ko’ presence ensures high viewership and ticket demand for ODIs.
Key Highlights
• Guwahati among five venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests
• Series runs January–February 2027 across Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi, Ahmedabad
• Nine ODIs scheduled with Kohli and Sharma expected to play all
• Eight T20Is also part of India’s 2026–27 home season
• Barsapara Stadium continues to grow as a major cricket venue
Sources: The New Indian Express, Newsdrum, The Economic Times, Firstpost, PTI