What time will the NZ vs IND T20I series start in India?
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Sony Sports Network will telecast the New Zealand vs India T20I series.
India are set to begin their tour of New Zealand with a five-match T20I series starting on October 22, 2026. The series will give both teams a chance to prepare for their upcoming international assignments and test their players in different conditions.
India will play five T20Is, followed by five ODIs and two Test matches on the tour. The T20I series will begin in Christchurch, with the first two matches scheduled at Hagley Oval. The teams will then travel to Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton for the remaining three matches.
The Indian squad features several young names, including Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Shreyas Iyer will lead the 16-member squad. The team will look to bounce back after a disappointing series against the West Indies.
With the first match approaching, here’s everything you need to know about the start time of the New Zealand vs India T20I series 2026.
NZ vs IND T20I Series Start Time in India
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All five T20I matches between India and New Zealand will start at 12:30 PM IST. In New Zealand, the matches are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM.
The opening T20I will take place on Thursday, October 22, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The second match will also be played at the same venue on October 24.
The third T20I is scheduled for October 27 at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The fourth match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on October 30, while the final T20I will be played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 1.
Full schedule of New Zealand vs India T20I Series 2026
| Date | Match | Venue |
| October 22, 2026 | NZ vs IND 1st T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| October 24, 2026 | NZ vs IND 2nd T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| October 27, 2026 | NZ vs IND 3rd T20I | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| October 30, 2026 | NZ vs IND 4th T20I | Eden Park, Auckland |
| November 1, 2026 | NZ vs IND 5th T20I | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
When will the India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026 start?
The first T20I will be played on October 22, 2026, in Christchurch.
What time will the NZ vs IND T20I matches start in India?
All five matches will start at 12:30 PM IST.
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