IND vs NZ 2026: Where to Watch — TV Channels & Streaming Guide by Country

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The India tour of New Zealand starts tomorrow, Thursday October 22 — and if you're scrambling to figure out where the matches are actually showing, you're not alone. Broadcast rights for this series are split across five different networks depending on where you live, and the match timings range from lunchtime-friendly (India's T20Is) to genuinely painful (3:30 AM Tests, anyone?).

This guide sorts it all out: every country, every channel, every streaming option, and the start times converted for where you are.

At a Glance: Broadcasters by Country
Country TV Channel Live Streaming
India Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten SD/HD) SonyLIV
New Zealand Sky Sport NZ Sky Go, Sky Sport Now
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow app, Fubo, Sling TV
Australia Fox Cricket Kayo Sports
South Africa SuperSport SuperSport app
UK & Ireland Not yet confirmed Not yet confirmed
In India: Sony Sports Network & SonyLIV
The entire tour — all 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs and 2 Tests — will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network, with matches televised on the Sony Ten channels in SD and HD. Live streaming is on SonyLIV (app and website) for paid subscribers.

A few things Indian fans should know:

Commentary choice: Sony's coverage includes English and Hindi commentary, with the Extraaa Innings studio panel led by Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle — as strong a broadcast line-up as any series gets. The world-feed commentary team includes Ian Smith, Stephen Fleming, Simon Doull, Ross Taylor, Tim Southee and Shane Bond.

Free option: India's limited-overs matches are also expected on DD Sports / DD Free Dish under the national-interest broadcast sharing rules — worth checking on match day if you don't have a Sony subscription.
The timings challenge: T20Is at 12:30 PM IST are perfect lunch-break viewing. ODIs at 7:30 AM IST need an alarm. Tests at 3:30 AM IST need... commitment. Or a highlights package.

In New Zealand: Sky Sport (and Some Free-to-Air)
Host broadcaster duties belong to Sky Sport NZ, which has won the rights back from TVNZ for this tour. Streaming is via Sky Go and Sky Sport Now.

Two nice touches for local fans: selected coverage is announced for free-to-air on Three / Sky Open (with streaming on ThreeNow, subject to availability), and — in a first for a home series — Sky will offer Hindi commentary for the whole tour, a nod to the size of the Indian diaspora audience in New Zealand.

With T20Is starting at 8:00 PM local time, these are proper prime-time evening matches for Kiwi fans.

In the USA & Canada: Willow TV
North American fans head to the usual home of cricket: Willow TV carries the full series live on TV and via the Willow app, and it's also available through streaming bundles like Fubo and Sling TV.

Fair warning on timings: the T20Is start at 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT. The ODIs (7:30 AM IST) land at 10:00 PM ET the previous night — actually the most civilised slot for US viewers. Plan your sleep accordingly.

In Australia: Fox Cricket & Kayo
Australian fans can watch on Fox Cricket, with streaming on Kayo Sports — standard home for overseas tours not involving Australia. T20Is start at 6:00 PM AEDT — a very watchable evening slot, and a good scouting opportunity: Australia face both these sides in major series over the next few months.

In the UK & Ireland: Not Confirmed Yet
Honesty corner: as of publication, no UK broadcaster has been confirmed for this series. This sometimes gets resolved late — NZ home series have aired on various UK channels in past cycles — so check listings again closer to each match. If confirmed, timings would be 7:00 AM GMT for T20Is, which is breakfast cricket at its finest.

We'll update this section the moment a UK deal is announced.

In South Africa: SuperSport
SuperSport holds the rights for South Africa, as it does for most New Zealand home cricket. T20Is start at 9:00 AM SAST — a pleasant morning slot. Proteas fans have a direct interest too: both India and New Zealand are WTC rivals, and South Africa's own final hopes are tangled up in these results.

Match Timings: Quick Reference

Format IST (India) NZDT (NZ) GMT (UK) ET (USA)
T20Is (Oct 22–Nov 1) 12:30 PM 8:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 AM
ODIs (Nov 4–15) 7:30 AM 3:00 PM 2:00 AM 10:00 PM (prev. day)
Tests (Nov 19–Dec 1) 3:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 PM (prev. day) 5:00 PM (prev. day)

No TV Access? Follow Ball-by-Ball Instead
If you're stuck at work during the 12:30 PM T20Is (we've all been there), a good live-score companion is the next best thing to watching. Platforms like Cricbet99 carry ball-by-ball commentary, live scores, wagon wheels and match stats for the full tour — enough to follow every twist from your desk or commute, and perfect for catching up on the 3:30 AM Test sessions you sensibly slept through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which channel will show IND vs NZ 2026 in India?
Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten SD and HD channels). Streaming is on SonyLIV for subscribers.

Is IND vs NZ 2026 free to watch anywhere?
In India, limited-overs matches are expected on DD Sports/DD Free Dish. In New Zealand, selected coverage airs free on Three/Sky Open. Elsewhere, it's subscription broadcasters.

What time does the 1st T20I start?
Thursday, October 22 at 12:30 PM IST (8:00 PM in New Zealand, 7:00 AM GMT, 3:00 AM ET).

Where can I watch in the USA?
Willow TV (channel and app), also available via Fubo and Sling TV.

Is there Hindi commentary?
Yes — on Sony's coverage in India, and notably on Sky Sport in New Zealand for the full tour.