India vs New Zealand Live Streaming Online, 1st ODI 2026: How To Watch IND vs NZ Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in India?
India and New Zealand are set to begin their 2026 cricket calendar with a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, starting 11 January. Check out live online streaming and TV telecast viewing options for IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2026 below.
IndiaĀ National Cricket Team vsĀ New Zealand National Cricket Team Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details:Ā India and New Zealand are set to begin their 2026 cricket calendar with a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, starting 11 January. The opening match will be held at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, marking a historic occasion as the city's first-ever menās international fixture. You can find India national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard here.Ā The series serves as a critical preparation phase for both sides ahead of the upcoming white-ball season. India enters the contest as favourites, having recently defeated the Black Caps in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. Meanwhile, a transitioning New Zealand side will be looking to secure its first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil.Ā Ro-Ko Reloaded! India's Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Undergo Intensive Preparations Ahead of IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2026 (Watch Video).
Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, is expected to provide a batting-friendly surface, typical of recent limited-overs matches in the region.
IND vs NZ 1st ODIĀ 2026Ā Match Details
| Match | IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2026 |
| Date | January 11, 2026 |
| Ā Time | 1:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
| Telecast | StarĀ Sports Network |
IND vs NZ 1st ODIĀ 2026:Ā How to Watch in India
Fans in India can catch the live action of India vs New Zealand 2026Ā via these platforms:
- Live Streaming:Ā Ā Jio HotstarĀ will provide live streaming of theĀ IndiaĀ National Cricket Team vsĀ New Zealand National Cricket TeamĀ three-matchĀ ODI series 2026.Ā FansĀ can findĀ an online viewing option to watch theĀ IND vs NZ ODI 2026Ā live streaming online on theĀ Jio Hotstar app and website.
- Telecast:Ā Star Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of theĀ IND vs NZĀ 2026 in India. Fans in India will be able to watch theĀ India vs New Zealand 1st ODIĀ 2026 match on theĀ Star Sports Network TV channels. Tilak Varma Ruled Out Of First Three India vs New Zealand 2026 T20Is, Confirms BCCI.
IND vs NZ 1st ODIĀ 2026 TeamĀ News and Key Players
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Shubman Gill resumes his role as captain after recovering from a short injury break. He is supported by vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who also returns to the side following a stint at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Notably, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been rested as part of the board's ongoing workload management programme.Ā This series is particularly significant as it may be the last time Rohit Sharma and Virat KohliĀ appear in ODI colours until later in the year.
The visitors, led by all-rounder Michael Bracewell, arrive with a squad featuring several fresh faces alongside experienced campaigners like Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell. The Black Caps are currently without several of their primary bowling options, placing additional pressure on the likes of Kyle Jamieson and Ish Sodhi to contain a formidable Indian top order in domestic conditions.
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