How to Watch India vs New Zealand 2026 Live in India (TV Channel, Streaming, Timings)
India’s twelve-match tour of New Zealand begins on Thursday, 22 October 2026, and for viewers in India the IND vs NZ live telecast channel is Sony Sports Network, with online streaming on SonyLIV. That single arrangement covers the whole tour — all five T20Is, all five ODIs and both Tests.
The practical problem for Indian viewers is not finding the channel. It is the clock. New Zealand sits 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of India, which puts the T20Is in the early afternoon, the ODIs at breakfast and the Tests in the middle of the night. This guide sets out the confirmed broadcaster, the streaming platform and what it costs you in access terms, the exact IST start time for every match, step-by-step instructions for mobile and smart TV, and where to follow the live score if you cannot watch.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Live Telecast Channel in India
Broadcast rights belong to the host board, which is why the Indian broadcaster for a tour of New Zealand is not the same one that carries India’s home series. Do not assume continuity from the last series you watched.
| Series | India tour of New Zealand, 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| TV broadcaster (India) | Sony Sports Network |
| TV channels | Match-level channel assignments had not been published at the time of writing — see the note below |
| Commentary languages | English, and a Hindi world feed. No other language feed has been announced |
| Formats covered | All three — 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, 2 Tests |
| Studio programming | Extraaa Innings, Sony’s pre- and post-match show |
| Official sources | New Zealand Cricket · BCCI |
A straight answer on channel numbers
Sony Sports Network runs several channels, and the network does not publish which specific one carries which match until close to the fixture. We are not going to print a channel number we cannot verify, because an Indian viewer who tunes to the wrong channel at 12:30 PM has been failed by the article.
On match day, the reliable ways to find the right channel are:
- Open the electronic programme guide on your set-top box and search for “New Zealand v India”
- Check the live section of the SonyLIV app, which names the channel carrying the feed
- Look at Sony Sports Network’s own published schedule for the day
This page will be updated with the confirmed channel for the first T20I as soon as the guide for 22 October is published.
The same broadcaster across all three formats
One arrangement covers the full tour, so there is no mid-tour switch to plan around. Trade reporting on 17 October also indicated that Sony will televise the three India A four-day matches against New Zealand A — scheduled for 24–27 October, 31 October–3 November and 7–10 November, starting at 3:30 AM IST from Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln and Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Treat that as reported rather than officially announced; it came via Sony sources cited by Cricbuzz rather than from a network release.
Where to Watch India vs New Zealand 2026 Live Streaming
The official digital platform is SonyLIV, available as an app and through sonyliv.com. No other service is authorised to stream this tour in India.
A subscription is required. According to SonyLIV’s own published FAQ, live sport is included only in the LIV Premium and Mobile Only packs. The Crunchyroll Fan pack does not include sport. Some linear-channel programming and selected films are available to free users with advertising, but there is no officially confirmed free live stream of this series. We are deliberately not quoting subscription prices here, because they change and because a stale figure is worse than none — check the current plans inside the app or on the SonyLIV website before you pay.
Simultaneous-device limits, again from the platform’s FAQ: one device on the Mobile Only pack, one on LIV Premium monthly, and two on LIV Premium yearly. Worth knowing before a 3:30 AM Test start when someone else in the house is already signed in.
Supported devices
- Mobile and tablet: Android 8.0 and above, iOS 15.0 and above
- Web: desktop and mobile browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge
- Streaming devices: Android TV (7.0+), Apple TV (tvOS 16.0+), Fire TV
- Smart TVs: LG (webOS 4.x+), Samsung (2018 models and newer), Sony Bravia (2017 and newer), VIDAA (U6+), Netrange and Foxxum (2019 and newer)
Two limitations that catch people out. Samsung televisions from 2017 or earlier no longer receive app updates, and VIDAA and Skyworth platforms are no longer getting new ones — so an older smart TV may run a version that fails on match day. And screen mirroring is not supported: Screencast, Miracast and AirPlay will not work. Casting works only through Chromecast generation 2 or 3, or a television with Chromecast built in.
India vs New Zealand 2026 Match Timings in IST
New Zealand observes New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13) for the whole of this tour, which makes it 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time. Get that offset wrong by an hour and every timing on the page is wrong — several schedule listings currently in circulation have made exactly that mistake by converting from New Zealand standard time instead.
All times below are the scheduled match start time, not the toss and not the start of broadcast coverage. The toss is typically half an hour before the first ball, and studio programming begins earlier still.
| Format | Local start (NZDT) | Start time (IST) | What that means in India |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM | A late-lunch watch. The friendliest slot of the tour |
| ODIs | 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM | An early start, but finished by mid-afternoon |
| Tests | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM | First session ends around 5:30 AM. One for highlights |
Every match on this tour falls on the same calendar date in India as in New Zealand, including the 3:30 AM Test starts. There is no date shift to account for.
India vs New Zealand 2026–27 Full Schedule
All twelve internationals, with venues and IST start times. No matches have been played yet; the tour opens on 22 October.
| Date | Match | Format | Venue | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct | 1st T20I | T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 2nd T20I | T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 3rd T20I | T20I | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 12:30 PM |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 4th T20I | T20I | Eden Park, Auckland | 12:30 PM |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 5th T20I | T20I | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 12:30 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 1st ODI | ODI | Eden Park, Auckland | 7:30 AM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 2nd ODI | ODI | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 7:30 AM |
| Tue, 10 Nov | 3rd ODI | ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 7:30 AM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 4th ODI | ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 5th ODI | ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
| Thu 19 – Mon 23 Nov | 1st Test | Test | Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington | 3:30 AM |
| Fri 27 Nov – Tue 1 Dec | 2nd Test | Test | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 3:30 AM |
How to Watch IND vs NZ Live on Mobile
- Install the SonyLIV app from the Google Play Store (Android 8.0 or newer) or the App Store (iOS 15.0 or newer). You can also use sonyliv.com in a mobile browser.
- Sign in, or create an account and take a pack that includes live sport — LIV Premium or Mobile Only. Sport is not available on the free tier.
- Open the Sports or Live section, or search for “New Zealand vs India”.
- Select the match. T20Is go live from around noon IST, ODIs from around 7 AM, Tests from around 3 AM.
- Pick your commentary feed where the choice is offered — English or Hindi — and start watching.
On mobile data, drop the video quality a notch before the innings break rather than during a chase. A 50-over match at high quality will move several gigabytes.
How to Watch India vs New Zealand on Smart TV
There are two official routes, and which one you use depends entirely on your television.
If your TV runs the SonyLIV app — LG on webOS 4.x or newer, Samsung from 2018 onward, Sony Bravia from 2017 onward, or an Android TV, Apple TV or Fire TV device:
- Open your TV’s app store and install SonyLIV.
- Sign in. Most TV apps offer an activation-code flow, so you enter a short code on your phone or laptop rather than typing a password with the remote.
- Go to the live or sports section and select the match.
If your TV does not have the app, cast it from your phone using Chromecast generation 2 or 3, or a television with Chromecast built in. Start playback in the SonyLIV app, then tap the cast icon.
What will not work: screen mirroring. SonyLIV does not support Screencast, Miracast or AirPlay, so trying to mirror the match from a phone or Mac will fail. And if your Samsung set is from 2017 or earlier, the app is no longer updated for it — a television that worked last season may not work now, which is worth testing a day before the match rather than at 3:25 AM.
How to Check India vs New Zealand Live Score
If you cannot watch, these carry ball-by-ball commentary, full scorecards, playing XIs, fall of wickets and over-by-over progression:
- ESPNcricinfo — ball-by-ball commentary and the most detailed scorecards
- Cricbuzz — fast live score updates and match centre
- ICC — official match centre, and the World Test Championship standings for the two Tests
- New Zealand Cricket and BCCI — official team and squad announcements
One distinction worth making plainly: a live-score website is not a video-streaming service. These sites are entirely legitimate for following the score, but none of them is authorised to stream the match in India. Any site or app offering a free video stream of this series is not licensed to do so.
India vs New Zealand Live Telecast – TV vs Online Streaming
| Feature | TV telecast | Online streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Where to watch | Sony Sports Network (channel confirmed closer to each match) | SonyLIV app and sonyliv.com |
| Devices | Television, via cable, DTH or IPTV | Android and iOS phones and tablets, browsers, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, supported smart TVs, Chromecast |
| Internet required | Only if your TV service is IPTV or OTT-delivered | Yes |
| Subscription | Depends on your cable or DTH pack including the sports channels | Required — LIV Premium or Mobile Only |
| Commentary languages | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
| Best for | The 12:30 PM T20Is, watched properly on a big screen | The 7:30 AM ODIs and 3:30 AM Tests, and watching away from home |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which channel will telecast India vs New Zealand 2026 live in India?
Sony Sports Network holds the Indian television rights for this tour. The network has not yet published which of its channels carries each individual match, so check your set-top box guide or the SonyLIV app’s live section on match day.
2. Where can I watch IND vs NZ live streaming online?
On SonyLIV, through the app or at sonyliv.com. It is the only platform authorised to stream this series in India.
3. Is India vs New Zealand 2026 available for free?
No. A SonyLIV subscription that includes sport — LIV Premium or Mobile Only — is required for the live stream, and no free live-streaming option has been announced. On television, access depends on whether your existing cable or DTH pack includes the Sony sports channels.
4. What time does the India vs New Zealand match start in IST?
T20Is start at 12:30 PM IST, ODIs at 7:30 AM IST and Tests at 3:30 AM IST. New Zealand is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of India during this tour.
5. Can I watch IND vs NZ live on mobile?
Yes, through the SonyLIV app on Android 8.0 or newer and iOS 15.0 or newer, or in a mobile browser. A pack that includes sport is required.
6. Can I watch India vs New Zealand on a smart TV?
Yes, if your television supports the SonyLIV app — LG on webOS 4.x or newer, Samsung from 2018 onward, Sony Bravia from 2017 onward, or an Android TV, Apple TV or Fire TV device. Otherwise cast from your phone using Chromecast generation 2 or 3. Screen mirroring through AirPlay or Miracast is not supported.
7. Where can I check the IND vs NZ live score?
ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz for ball-by-ball commentary and scorecards, and the ICC match centre for official data. These are live-score services, not authorised video streams.
8. Will the same channel broadcast the T20I, ODI and Test matches?
The same broadcaster, Sony Sports Network, covers all three formats across the tour. The specific channel may differ between matches, which is why it is worth checking the guide each time.
9. Where can I find the complete India vs New Zealand 2026–27 schedule?
The full twelve-match schedule with venues and IST timings is in the table on this page. Official schedules are also published by New Zealand Cricket and the BCCI.
10. How can I check the official playing XI before the match?
Playing XIs are confirmed at the toss, half an hour before the start, and are announced on the broadcast. They are also posted by BCCI and New Zealand Cricket on their official channels, and appear on the ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz match pages as soon as the toss is done. Any XI published before the toss is a prediction, not a team sheet.
Conclusion
To summarise the confirmed position: the IND vs NZ live telecast channel in India is Sony Sports Network, the official stream is SonyLIV with a subscription that includes sport, and the arrangement covers all twelve internationals across the T20Is, ODIs and Tests. Commentary is available in English and Hindi.
The timings are the thing to write down: 12:30 PM IST for the T20Is, 7:30 AM for the ODIs, 3:30 AM for the Tests. For ball-by-ball scores without video, ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz and the ICC match centre are the reliable options.
Two details on this page are still open — the match-by-match channel assignment, and whether the India A four-day games are officially on air. Both will be updated here as soon as they are confirmed, along with any schedule change, so check back rather than relying on a listing published weeks ago.
Published: 19 October 2026, 9:00 PM IST. Last updated: 19 October 2026, 9:00 PM IST.
Sources: Broadcast and commentary details from published broadcast-talent listings for this tour (18 October 2026) and trade reporting (17 October 2026); device support, subscription requirements, casting limitations and simultaneous-device limits from SonyLIV’s own published FAQ; schedule and venues from the official tour schedule, with IST timings computed against New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13).
