The India vs New Zealand T20I series in 2026 comes at a pivotal moment, doubling as preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
New Zealand’s recent ODI series victory puts the momentum on the visitors’ side, while India would look to recalibrate their combinations and intensity in the shortest format.
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Five T20Is will be played across five different venues in India, and the Black Caps will once again aim to move out from the shadows of India's head-to-head dominance.
In this article, AllSportsPeople takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the first T20I between India and New Zealand.
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India vs. New Zealand 1st T20I live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the first T20I between India and New Zealand in India:
TV channel: Star Sports Network
Live stream: JioHotstar
This match is available for live TV broadcast on Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on JioHotstar app and website.
What time does India vs. New Zealand kick off?
The first T20I between India and New Zealand will be played at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, India.
It will kick off at 7 p.m. IST on Wednesday, January 21, in India.
India vs. New Zealand T20I schedule
Here's the schedule for the five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand:
| Match | Date | Venue | City | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Jan 21 | VCA Stadium | Nagpur | 7 p.m. |
| 2nd T20I | Jan 23 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium | New Raipur | 7 p.m. |
| 3rd T20I | Jan 25 | Barsapara Stadium | Guwahati | 7 p.m. |
| 4th T20I | Jan 28 | ACA-VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam | 7 p.m. |
| 5th T20I | Jan 31 | Greenfield Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 7 p.m. |
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