India will start their tour from Christchurch against New Zealand. There is a series of five match T201s after that there will be five ODIs and two Tests. Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20I matches for India. New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Start time: 12:30 PM IST
• Toss time: 12:00 PM IST
• Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
• Live streaming: SonyLIV app and website
• TV telecast: Sony Sports Network

IND vs NZ 1st T20I Live Streaming 2026: Where to Watch in India

The live streaming for India vs New Zealand 1st T20I in India will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. The match will be telecasted live on Sony Sports network in India.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Telecast: TV Channel Details

The live telecast of the India vs New Zealand 1st T20I will be available on the Sony Sports Network's television channels in India. Cricket fans can watch the opening match of the series on the network's designated sports channels.

IND vs NZ 1st T20I Match Time: When Does the Match Start?

The first T20I between India and New Zealand will begin at 12:30 PM IST on Thursday. The toss is scheduled for 12:00 PM IST.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Toss Time in IST

The toss for the India vs New Zealand 1st T20I will take place at 12:00 PM IST on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The match will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.

How to Watch India vs New Zealand Live Online on SonyLIV

Cricket fans can watch the India vs New Zealand 1st T20I live online on SonyLIV on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The opening match of the five-game T20I series will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand, with the action scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM IST.

How to Watch IND vs NZ 1st T20I Live on SonyLIV?

• Viewers in India can follow these steps to watch the match online:
• Visit the official SonyLIV website or open the SonyLIV app on your smartphone, tablet or smart TV.
• Log in to your SonyLIV account.
• Check the sports or live cricket section for the India vs New Zealand 1st T20I.
• Select the live match to start streaming.
• Ensure you have an active subscription if required by your plan.

India vs New Zealand 1st T201 Squads

India squad

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

New Zealand squad

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Bevon Jacobs, Adam Milne and Blair Tickner.