India vs New Zealand Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 2nd T20I 2026
Catch all the action of the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I live! Set for October 24, 2026, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, the match starts at 12:30 PM IST. Find out where to watch the IND vs NZ cricket match online via live streaming on Sony LIV and free telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India as India aims for a 2-0 series lead.
The cricketing world's attention turns to Hagley Oval in Christchurch as India and New Zealand lock horns in the second Twenty20 International of their much-anticipated five-match series today, October 24, 2026. India, fresh off a dominant performance in the series opener where they successfully chased down a formidable total, will be looking to double their advantage and take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Black Caps. Christchurch Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I 2026.
Match Details
The 2nd T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. The match will commence at 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). For local fans in New Zealand, the game is set to begin at 8:00 PM New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT). The picturesque Hagley Oval in Christchurch will host this crucial encounter. This match is part of a comprehensive tour featuring five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches.
Where to Watch in India
Cricket enthusiasts in India can enjoy the live telecast and streaming of the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I across multiple platforms. Sony Sports Network holds the official broadcast rights for India's tour of New Zealand 2026/27.
- TV Channels: Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3, Sony Sports 4, Sony Sports 5 and their respective HD channels will provide live coverage in various languages.
- Live Streaming: For online viewers, the match will be available for live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.
Head-to-Head and Form Guide
India currently holds a favourable head-to-head record against New Zealand in T20 Internationals, having won 17 of their 31 encounters. New Zealand has secured 11 victories, with three matches ending in a tie. India's recent form in the series is strong, having won the first T20I on October 22, 2026, by four wickets after a record-breaking chase of 226 runs against New Zealand's 225/4. This victory gives them a crucial 1-0 lead in the five-match series. On This Day in 2018: Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Batter To 10,000 ODI Runs.
Team News
India is currently led by Shreyas Iyer in the T20I format. Tilak Varma serves as his deputy. Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old talent born on March 27, 2011, is part of the squad and could be a player to watch. Ishan Kishan has been ruled out due to injury. Both teams will be looking to fine-tune their combinations as they continue preparations for upcoming ICC tournaments.
As the series progresses, the battle for supremacy promises to be intense, and this second T20I is poised to be another thrilling chapter in the rivalry between these two cricketing powerhouses. Fans are eagerly anticipating a captivating contest between bat and ball at Hagley Oval.
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