India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details: India are set to face New Zealand in the opening match of a five-game T20 International series on 21 January 2026. The IND vs NZ 1st T20I 2026 will take place in Nagpur, with the first ball scheduled for 7:00 pm IST. Following a closely contested ODI series, which New Zealand won 2-1, the focus now shifts to the shortest format as both sides ramp up their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup. IND vs NZ 1st T20I 2026, Nagpur Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for India vs New Zealand Cricket Match at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

IND vs NZ 1st T20I ODI 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Details

Cricket fans in India can follow the series decider through the Star Sports Network, which holds the official broadcasting rights. The match will be available in several languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

For digital viewers, the match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Mobile and smart TV users with an active subscription can access the high-definition feed starting from the toss at 6:30 PM IST, with the first ball scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.  IND vs NZ 1st T20I 2026 Preview: Suryakumar Yadav and Co Return for Final Push Ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Feature Details
Match India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Date Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Time (IST) 7:00 pm (Toss at 6:30 pm)
Venue VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur
Live Telecast (India) Star Sports Network
Live Streaming (India) JioHotstar
India Captain Suryakumar Yadav
New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner

Match Overview and Team News

Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the Indian side, which sees the return of several high-profile players. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya return to the squad, providing significant experience to the bowling and middle-order departments. Notably, Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh have also earned recalls, with Kishan expected to bat at number three.

New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, arrive in Nagpur with momentum after securing their first-ever ODI bilateral series win on Indian soil. The "Black Caps" have named a strong squad featuring consistent performers like Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, alongside the versatile Rachin Ravindra.

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