The NZ vs IND 1st T20I live streaming will be on SonyLIV in India, with the match shown live on the Sony Sports Network on TV. The first match of the five-match T20I series will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the first ball at 12:30 PM IST and the toss at 12:00 PM IST.
India begin their tour of New Zealand, which has five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, after a 2-2 draw in the T20I series against West Indies. Shreyas Iyer leads India, while Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand.
When is the NZ vs IND 1st T20I?
The 1st T20I between New Zealand and India is on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Where is the NZ vs IND 1st T20I being played?
The match will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand, which has a capacity of 20,000.
What time will the NZ vs IND 1st T20I start?
The match starts at 12:30 PM IST, which is 8:00 PM local time and 7:00 AM GMT. The toss will take place at 12:00 PM IST.
Which TV channel will show the NZ vs IND 1st T20I live in India?
The Sony Sports Network will broadcast the NZ vs IND 1st T20I live on TV in India. Fans can tune in to the Sony Sports channels from 12:00 PM IST for the toss. All five T20Is of the series are on the same channel.
Where can fans watch the NZ vs IND 1st T20I live streaming in India?
The live streaming of the NZ vs IND 1st T20I will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. Fans can watch on mobile phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.
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How to watch NZ vs IND 1st T20I live streaming outside India?
Here are the TV channels, streaming platforms and local start times for the 1st T20I around the world.
| Country | TV / Streaming | Local Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV | 12:30 PM, October 22 |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ, Sky Go, Sky Sport Now | 8:00 PM, October 22 |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | TNT Sports | 8:00 AM, October 22 |
| USA | Willow TV | 3:00 AM ET, October 22 |
| Canada | Willow TV | 3:00 AM ET, October 22 |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Foxtel | 6:00 PM AEDT, October 22 |
| South Africa | SuperSport | 9:00 AM, October 22 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | 12:00 PM, October 22 |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, Maasaranga TV, BTV | 1:00 PM, October 22 |
| UAE | CricLife Max (Etisalat), StarzPlay | 11:00 AM, October 22 |
What is the NZ vs IND T20I series schedule?
| Match | Date | Venue | Result/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 22 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM IST |
| 2nd T20I | October 24 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM IST |
| 3rd T20I | October 27 | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 12:30 PM IST |
| 4th T20I | October 30 | Eden Park, Auckland | 12:30 PM IST |
| 5th T20I | November 1 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 12:30 PM IST |
What can fans expect from the Hagley Oval pitch?
Hagley Oval is a large, open ground with a roomy outfield, and boundaries can be hard to clear. Pitches here have often offered some seam movement early, with the surface slowing down as a game goes on. Cloud and a breeze across the park can add to the challenge for batters in cool weather.
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NZ vs IND 1st T20I Squads
India Squad
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Naman Dhir.
New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner.
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