After losing the three-match ODI series 2-1, Team India will take on New Zealand in a five-match T20I series, starting on January 21. The first match of the series will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The series will be crucial for the Men in Blue as it will be their last task before beginning their defense of the T20 World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav He has been retained as captain for the T20I series against New Zealand as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, his form is a major concern for the team. In 19 T20I innings in 2025, he scored just 218 runs at an average of 13.62 and a strike rate of 123.16, with a best of 47*.
Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi have joined the team for the series against the Kiwis as replacements for Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar respectively. Shreyas has replaced Tilak for the first three T20Iswhile Bishnoi replaced Sundar throughout the series. Shreyas and Bishnoi were not picked for the T20 World Cup squad but will be eager to make an impact if given opportunities.
India vs New Zealand 2026 T20Is broadcast channel in India
In India, the live streaming of the India vs New Zealand 2026 T20I series will be available on Star Sports network channels. Live coverage of all matches will begin at 6:00 p.m. The draw will take place at 6:30 p.m., while the matches will begin at 7:00 p.m.
India vs New Zealand 2026 live stream in India
In India, the live broadcast of India vs. New Zealand The 2026 T20I series will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Cricket fans will have to purchase a subscription plan to watch the games on JioHotstar.
India vs New Zealand 2026: complete schedule
Below is the complete schedule of India vs New Zealand 2026 T20I series:
January 21: 1st T20I, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur (7:00 pm)
January 23: 2nd T20I, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur (7:00 pm)
January 25: 3rd T20I, Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati (7:00 pm)
January 28: 4th T20I, ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam (7:00 pm)
January 31: 5th T20I, Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram (7:00 pm)
Edited by Renin Wilben Albert.
