India vs New Zealand 2026 T20I Series: Live Streaming, Full Schedule, and SquadsLive:Where and How to Watch
Series Overview: The Road to the World Cup
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Format: T20 Internationals (T20Is)
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Total Matches: 5
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Host: India
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Match Timing: All matches start at 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM)
This series is expected to be a high-scoring affair, featuring some of the world’s most explosive batters and craftiest spin bowlers on the subcontinent’s premier tracks.
IND vs NZ 2026 T20I: Full Schedule & Venues
The series will travel across five different cities in India, ensuring fans across the country get a taste of the action.
Match Date Venue Time (IST)
1st T20I Jan 21, 2026 VCA Stadium, Nagpur 7:00 PM
2nd T20I Jan 23, 2026 Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur 7:00 PM
3rd T20I Jan 25, 2026 Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati 7:00 PM
4th T20I Jan 28, 2026 ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam 7:00 PM
5th T20I Jan 31, 2026 Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram 7:00 PM
How to Watch India vs New Zealand 2026 Live
Whether you are watching on a big screen at home or on your smartphone on the go, here is how you can catch every ball.
In India
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Live Streaming: The JioHotstar app and website will be the exclusive digital home for the series. You can stream in 4K resolution across mobile, tablets, and smart TVs.
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TV Telecast: Star Sports Network will broadcast the matches live in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
International Broadcasters
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New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
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USA & Canada: Willow TV
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United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket
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Australia: Fox Sports & Kayo Sports
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South Africa: SuperSport
Squads and Key Players
Team India
Led by the world’s #1 T20 batter, Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian squad is a mix of veteran experience and IPL-fueled youth.
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Key Players: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Sanju Samson.
Team New Zealand
The Black Caps, captained by Mitchell Santner, remain one of the most disciplined T20 sides in the world.
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Key Players: Mitchell Santner (C), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Daryl Mitchell.
Expert Insight: Watch out for the battle between India’s wrist spinners and New Zealand’s middle order during the middle overs—this is where the series is likely to be won or lost.
Final Thoughts
With both teams boasting incredible depth, the India vs New Zealand T20I series is set to be a blockbuster event. From the swing of Arshdeep Singh to the innovative strokes of Glenn Phillips, expect nothing less than cricketing fireworks.
Stay tuned to our website for daily match previews, pitch reports, and live “Playing XI” updates!
