India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026 start time: Full match timings including IST, USA, Australia and UK time zones originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- India will face New Zealand in a five-match T20I series starting October 22, 2026 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
- All matches begin at 8:00 PM local time (NZDT), and 12:30 PM IST.
- Shreyas Iyer leads a 16-man India squad featuring Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- Global start times for USA, UK, Australia and other regions are listed below.
When does India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026 start?
The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand starts with the first T20I on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The second T20I is also at Hagley Oval on October 24, and the series then moves to Hnry Stadium in Wellington on October 27, Eden Park in Auckland on October 30 and Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 1. Five ODIs and two Tests follow the T20Is.
The first match will begin at 8:00 p.m. in New Zealand, while all matches will begin at the same time. In India, the play starts at 12:30 p.m. IST.
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India vs New Zealand T20I 2026 schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | 1st T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| October 24, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| October 27, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| October 30, 2026 | 4th T20I | Eden Park, Auckland |
| November 1, 2026 | 5th T20I | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
IND vs NZ 2026 T20I series start time worldwide
All five matches will start at 8:00 p.m. local time (NZDT). Check the complete India vs New Zealand T20I 2026 match timings across major time zones worldwide:
- New Zealand (NZDT): 8:00 p.m.
- India (IST): 12:30 p.m.
- Pakistan (PKT): 12:00 p.m.
- Bangladesh (BST)*: 1:00 p.m.
- UAE (GST): 11:00 a.m.
- South Africa (SAST): 9:00 a.m.
- UK & Ireland (BST/GMT): 8:00 a.m. for the first two T20Is, 7:00 a.m. for the last three
- USA & Canada (ET): 3:00 a.m. for the first four T20Is, 2:00 a.m. for the fifth
- Australia (AEDT): 6:00 p.m.
India vs New Zealand T20I 2026: TV channels and streaming worldwide
| Country/Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network | Sony LIV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, Sky Sport Now |
| UK & Ireland | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV |
How to watch IND vs NZ T20I series 2026 in India
Cricket fans in India can tune in through:
- TV channel: Sony Sports Network
- Live streaming: Sony LIV
All five matches of the T20I series between New Zealand and India will be shown live on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available through the Sony LIV app and website.
Hindi commentary is part of the tour coverage, with Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle in the team.
How to watch IND vs NZ T20I series 2026 in New Zealand
- TV channel: Sky Sport NZ
- Live streaming: Sky Go, Sky Sport Now
In New Zealand, the IND vs NZ T20I series 2026 will be telecast live on Sky Sport, which is the host broadcaster for New Zealand Cricket's home internationals, while live streaming will be on Sky's streaming platforms.
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How to watch IND vs NZ T20I series 2026 in the UK
- TV channel: Not confirmed
- Live streaming: Not confirmed
No telecast or live stream has been confirmed so far for cricket fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland for the New Zealand vs India T20I series.
How to watch IND vs NZ T20I series 2026 in the USA
- TV channel: Willow TV
- Live streaming: Willow TV
Fans in the USA and Canada can catch the game live on Willow TV or Willow TV app to see live stream or live telecast of the match.
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