India vs New Zealand 2026 cricket series live streams: How to watch 1st ODI from anywhere
SOURCE:TechRadar|BY: Andy Murray
All the ways to watch the India vs New Zealand ODI series from anywhere in the world as the world's top two men's 50-over side clash in the sub-continent.
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Live stream India vs New Zealand with a *FREE* trial onKayo Sports(AUS)
The India vs New Zealand ODI series live streams will start off 2026 with a bang. The top two men's 50-over teams in the world by ranking, the sides should serve up a veritable feast of six-hitting and fearsome bowling. You won't want to miss a ball.
New Zealand have also rested a number of players for the T20 leg or their limited-overs tour of India. Regular captain Mitchell Santner's groin injury is being managed, so Michael Bracewell will again skipper the side, while Matt Henry is also rested and Kane Williamson absent with SA20 commitments to attend to. That means a chance for some fresh faces, as uncapped bowling-allrounder Kristian Clarke, left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox and India-born leg spinner Adithya Ashok all receiving callups. Fast bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Zak Foulkes will provide the dynamite.
A rerun of the Champions Trophy 2025 final – one of seven ODIs in a row India have emerged victorious over the Black Caps – the 1st match of the series is guaranteed to be a cracker.
Read on as we explain how to watch the India vs New Zealand ODI series from anywhere in the world, including free trial options.
How to watch India vs New Zealand ODI series for free
Though there are no free India vs New Zealand live streams, there is a free trial option for Australian residents.
will show the ODI series and it comes with a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription starts at AU$30/month.
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.
Use a VPN to watch any India vs New Zealand ODI series stream
If you're keen to watch the cricket but you're away from home and your preferred coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock streaming platforms – and right now you can save 70%.
How to watch India vs New Zealand ODI series live streams in the US
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In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch every Test match of The 2025/26 Ashes.
If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV'sDesi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Not in the US right now? Use NordVPN to watch your regular India vs New Zealand stream.
How to watch India vs New Zealand ODI series live streams in the UK
In the UK, TNT Sports will be broadcasting all three ODIs in the India vs New Zealand series.
To access TNT Sports, you'll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+, which will set you back from £30.99 per month. This will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football while the test matches aren't ongoing.
Remember.NordVPN is your best bet to access TNT Sports' stream while you're out of the country.
How to watch India vs New Zealand ODI series live streams in India
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To watch the three-match India vs New Zealand series in India you'll need Star Sports to tune in on TV, or the JioHotstar app to watch on mobile devices. Prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) for Hotstar.
Away from India on vacation right now? Use NordVPN to access your regular stream while away from home.
How to watch India vs New Zealand ODI series live streams in Australia
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In Australia, each of the three ODIs between India and New Zealand is being televised on Fox Sports via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch an India vs New Zealand live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
How to watch India vs New Zealand live streams in South Africa
The India vs New Zealand series will be shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the all five tests with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch India vs New Zealand ODI series in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is your go to for India vs New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for the series can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
India vs New Zealand ODI series Q+A
What is the India vs New Zealand ODI series schedule?
1st ODI
📍 Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
📅 11January 2026
⏰ 8am GMT / 3am ET / 12am PT / 1.30pm IST (local time) / 7pm AEDT / 9pm NZDT
2nd ODI
📍 Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
📅 14January 2026
⏰ 8am GMT / 3am ET / 12am PT / 1.30pm IST (local time) / 7pm AEDT / 9pm NZDT
3rd ODI
📍 Holkar Stadium, Indore
📅 18January 2026
⏰ 8am GMT / 3am ET / 12am PT / 1.30pm IST (local time) / 7pm AEDT / 9pm NZDT
What are the squads for the India vs New Zealand ODI series?
New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Adithya Ashok, Kris Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young
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Andy Murray is an award-winning writer and columnist, voted the Consumer Journalist of the Year at the 2015 PPA New Talent Awards. A fluent Spanish speaker and former semi-professional footballer, he was senior staff writer of world-leading football magazine FourFourTwo from 2012 to 2019 and continues to write and edit for them, national newspapers, websites, the Olympic Games and Premier League clubs.
An avid music lover since an existential introduction to The Bends by Radiohead aged 10, he has been a Glastonbury regular for decades and always lends an ear to the latest tech. For the past three years, he has tested products, subedited reviews and delved deep into the minutiae of VPNs for TechRadar.
He is not a famous tennis player.
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