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India and New Zealand cricket teams will cross paths in the first T20I of their five-match series on Thursday, October 22. The match will be hosted by the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The series marks the first meeting between the two sides since the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad back in March this year.
IND vs NZ 1st T20I Preview
Since winning the 2026 T20 World Cup in March, Team India has suffered humiliating whitewashes in Ireland and England. However, Shreyas Iyer and co. bounced back with series wins over Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Japan before clinching the gold medal at the 2026 Men’s T20 Asian Games.
India also secured a fighting 2-2 drawn result against the visiting West Indies team just earlier this month at home.
The New Zealand cricket team, on the other hand, lost to South Africa at home by a 2-3 margin after returning from India after the 2026 T20 World Cup. The ‘Black Caps’ also failed to beat Bangladesh in their three-match series in April this year.
As both teams brace themselves for a potential cracker, here is a look at the live streaming and live telecast details for the IND vs NZ 1st T20I in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22.
IND vs NZ Free Live Streaming In India, Telecast Details- 1st T20I India Tour Of New Zealand 2026
What is the venue of IND vs NZ 1st T20I?
The India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be hosted by the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
What is IND vs NZ 1st T20I Live Toss Time?
The toss of the India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will take place 30 minutes prior to the game, i.e., at 12:00 PM IST.
What is the live match time of the IND vs NZ 1st T20I?
The India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will commence from 12:30 PM IST onwards on Thursday, October 22.
Which TV Channels will telecast the IND vs NZ 1st T20I live in India?
The India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be telecasted live on the Sony Sports Ten Network and DD Sports in India.
Where to watch IND vs NZ 1st T20I live streaming in India?
The India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be available for live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website in India.
IND vs NZ 1st T20I Live Streaming, Telecast in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Rest of the World
The IND vs NZ 1st T20I match will be available on the following channels and websites.
| Region / Country | Broadcaster / Platform |
| India | Sony Sports Ten Network & SonyLIV, DD Sports (Free-to-air) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport & Sky Sport NOW |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports & Tapmad |
| Bangladesh | Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | TEN Cricket & Dialog Play |
| UK | TNT Sports & HBO MAX |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV |
| Australia | FOX Cricket |
| Sub-Saharan Africa Region | Super Sport |
| MENA & Southeast Asia | Cricbuzz |
