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When and Where to Watch IND vs NZ First T20I: Match Date, Time, Venue and Live Streaming Details
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What Happened?
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, begins a five-match T20I series against New Zealand on October 22, 2026, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the Sony LIV app.
Key points
- India aims to extend its unbeaten T20I series run in New Zealand.
- The last T20I series in New Zealand for India was in 2022.
- India will miss key players Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns after nearly four years.
- The series marks 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand.
Key insights
- Shreyas Iyer's leadership will be under scrutiny following previous defeats.
- The performance in this series could impact Iyer's role in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
- New Zealand's pace attack is well-suited to local conditions.
Why it matters
The series is significant as it marks a century of sporting ties between India and New Zealand.
Entities
Shreyas Iyer· PersonNew Zealand· CountryIndia· CountryHagley Oval· LocationSony Sports Network· OrganizationSony LIV· Organization
Source
Times of India
