The ODI series is the easiest part of this tour to watch, and the easiest to miss.
It is easy because every match starts at the same time, on the same broadcaster, in India. It is easy to miss because that time is 7:30 AM IST, when most fans are just waking up, and the toss is at 7:00 AM.
This guide tells you exactly how to watch all five ODIs live in India, on TV and on SonyLIV, what channels to use in which language, and what to check the night before so you do not miss the first over.
The short answer, first
- TV in India: Sony Sports Network
- Streaming in India: SonyLIV app and website
- Start time, all five ODIs: 7:30 AM IST, toss at 7:00 AM IST
- Local time in New Zealand: 3:00 PM
- Subscription: Paid subscription required for full live streaming on SonyLIV
India and New Zealand are set to face each other in a five-match ODI series during India’s tour of New Zealand in November 2026, with the series beginning on November 4 in Auckland, and the final match scheduled for November 15 at Mount Maunganui.
The live streaming details are listed as: TV Channel in India, Sony Sports Network, and Live Streaming in India, Sony LIV.
Full ODI schedule in IST
The same schedule is given as: 1st ODI November 4, 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, 7:30 AM; 2nd ODI November 7, 2026, Wellington, 7:30 AM; 3rd ODI November 10, 2026, Hamilton, 7:30 AM; 4th ODI November 13, 2026, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 7:30 AM; 5th ODI November 15, 2026, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 7:30 AM.
The T20Is are scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM IST, the ODIs at 7:30 AM IST and the Tests at 3:30 AM IST. Do not use the T20I time for the ODIs. If you set an alarm for 12:30 PM on 4 November, the match will already be over.
TV channels in India: which Sony channel, in which language?
Sony Sports Network is the TV broadcaster, but it is not one channel. It is a set of channels, in different languages, and the right one depends on what you want to hear.
In India, the live telecast of the New Zealand vs India 2026 series will be available on the Sony Sports network channels, with live coverage on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada). Live coverage will also be available on Sony Vizha, the newly launched premium Tamil general entertainment channel.
Use this as your channel checklist:
- English: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 5
- Hindi: Sony Sports Ten 3
- Tamil, Telugu, Kannada: Sony Sports Ten 4
- Tamil, via Sony Vizha: Sony Vizha, as promoted by Sony Sports Network for the 1st ODI
Sony Sports Network’s own promotion for the series says: Watch the HERO VIDA India Tour of New Zealand, 1st ODI on 4th November, 7:30 AM onwards, LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV channels, Sony LIV & Sony Vizha.
If you have a DTH or cable pack, check the channel numbers the night before, not at 7:00 AM. Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 5 are usually in the sports pack, but Ten 3 and Ten 4 may be in a different language pack, depending on your operator. If you are in Tamil Nadu, check Sony Vizha as well, because the promotion lists it separately for this series.
DD Sports note, to check, not to assume: Limited-overs games featuring India are also expected on DD Sports and DD Free Dish under national-interest broadcast rules. That is an expectation, not a confirmed listing for every ODI in this series. Check the DD Sports schedule on the morning of each match, and do not rely on it as your only option. If DD Sports is carrying the match, it will be listed in your DTH guide. If it is not listed, use Sony Sports Network.
How to watch on SonyLIV: phone, laptop, and TV
On your phone:
- Download SonyLIV from Google Play or the App Store only. Check the publisher is Sony Pictures Networks India.
- Sign in with the same account you will use on TV and laptop.
- Go to Sports, then Cricket, then India tour of New Zealand.
- Tap the match card for the ODI you want to watch, and tap Remind me, where available, for start and result alerts.
- Test playback the night before with a highlights clip, so you know the app works on your data or Wi-Fi.
On laptop:
Open sonyliv.com in your browser, sign in, go to Sports, Cricket, and the IND vs NZ ODI match hub. Use the same account as on your phone, so your watchlist and reminders carry over.
On smart TV:
Open the SonyLIV app on your TV, sign in, and go to Sports, Cricket. If your TV does not have the SonyLIV app, cast from your phone using Chromecast or AirPlay, or use an HDMI cable from your laptop. Test casting the night before, because casting often fails when you are in a hurry at 7:25 AM.
India vs New Zealand T20Is, ODIs and Test matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network TV channels with live streaming available to paid subscribers on the Sony LIV app and website. In India, the live streaming of the tour can be watched on the SonyLiv app as well as the website, and fans will need to have a subscription plan to watch the matches.
That subscription point matters. SonyLIV is not a free live stream for full matches. Highlights may be free, but the full ODI, live, requires a paid plan. Check your plan the night before the 1st ODI on 4 November. If your plan expired after the T20Is, renew it then, not at 7:30 AM when the first ball is being bowled.
What time should you actually tune in?
7:00 AM IST — Toss and team news
This is the most important 30 minutes of an ODI morning. You will learn the playing XI, who won the toss, and whether India are batting or bowling first. In New Zealand, the toss often decides the first 10 overs, because the new ball can swing and seam early, then flatten out.
7:30 AM IST — First ball
First powerplay, 10 overs, fielding restrictions on. This is where Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, if they open or bat in the top order, will set the tempo for India.
Around 11:00 AM IST — Innings break
First innings ends, second innings begins after the break. This is a good time to check the score if you missed the morning, because you will see the target and the first-innings total in one place.
Around 2:30 PM IST — Finish
An ODI usually finishes in about seven to eight hours from the toss, including the break. The second innings, death overs, and result will be in the early afternoon in India.
If you can only watch one part, watch the first 10 overs and the last 10 overs. The middle overs matter, but they are the part you can catch up on with highlights. The powerplay and the death overs are where ODIs in New Zealand are won and lost.
What to watch for in this ODI series
This is not just a schedule guide. It is a viewing guide, because the ODI series has a different story from the T20Is.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in ODIs. Both are named in both India ODI squads, and their return is the main reason many fans will set a 7:00 AM alarm. Watch how they bat against the new ball in Auckland and Wellington, where the ball can move early.
Split captaincy: Shubman Gill captains the first three ODIs in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton, and Shreyas Iyer takes charge for the fourth and fifth matches at Mount Maunganui. Gill, KL Rahul and the Test players then leave to prepare for the Test series starting 19 November in Wellington. That change, on 13 November, is a story in itself.
New Zealand won the last ODI series 2-1 in India in January 2026. That means India are not favourites just because they won the T20I series 3-1. New Zealand’s ODI team, with Mitchell Santner as captain, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and Matt Henry, is a different challenge from their T20I team.
Prasidh Krishna is out of the ODI series. The BCCI confirmed on 30 October that he is ruled out, after being picked subject to fitness. Do not expect him in the ODI XI on 4 November.
Jasprit Bumrah is not in the ODI leg. He is in the Test squad only. India’s ODI pace attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh, with the third seamer to be decided by conditions.
How to watch if you are not in India
This guide is for India, but many readers will be travelling, or watching from outside India.
- In New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ on TV, Sky Sport Now and Sky Go for streaming. Local start time is 3:00 PM.
- In the USA: Willow TV, and Fubo / Sling TV for some matches, according to tour listings. Check the local listing for each ODI, because rights can change by match.
- In the UK and other regions: Check the local broadcaster for the India tour of New Zealand 2026, because no single global broadcaster carries it everywhere. Do not use an unofficial stream. If SonyLIV is geo-blocked in your location, use the official broadcaster for that region.
If you are travelling across time zones, set your phone to automatic time zone, and use the SonyLIV match card time, which should convert to your local time. Do not convert 7:30 AM IST in your head while travelling. That is how fans miss the toss by an hour.
Troubleshooting: if the stream does not work at 7:30 AM
Work through this list, in order, before you reinstall the app:
- Check your subscription is active, and you are signed in to the right SonyLIV account.
- Check your internet. A live ODI stream needs a stable connection, not just a signal. Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi, or vice versa, and test with a highlights clip.
- Update the SonyLIV app. An old version may not show the match card for a new ODI.
- Close other apps and tabs. A phone with low memory will buffer, freeze, or crash during a live stream.
- Check your TV channel. If SonyLIV is buffering, switch to Sony Sports Network on TV for the same match, in the language you want.
- Check for a rain delay. In Wellington and Hamilton, rain can delay the start, even if the forecast looked clear at 7:30 AM IST. The broadcast will show the delay, the pitch inspection, and the revised start time.
This middle section is where many viewing guides go wrong, by recommending unofficial streams when the official stream buffers. Do not do that.
A platform like Cricbet99 is sometimes used by fans to follow live scores, series updates and player form alongside official broadcasts. That platform is a gaming and betting-related service, not an official broadcaster, so any betting-related features are for adults only, where legally permitted, and following scores does not require using them. Check local rules, because betting law in India varies by state.
For live video, use only Sony Sports Network on TV and SonyLIV for streaming in India. Unofficial streams are often delayed, low quality, and unsafe, and they do not carry the official commentary, scorecard, or replays. If the official stream fails, switch to TV, not to a link shared on social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do IND vs NZ ODIs start in India?
7:30 AM IST, toss at 7:00 AM IST, for all five ODIs, 4 to 15 November 2026.
Which TV channel shows IND vs NZ ODIs in India?
Sony Sports Network. English on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 5, Hindi on Ten 3, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada on Ten 4, and Tamil also on Sony Vizha.
Where can I stream IND vs NZ ODIs live?
SonyLIV app and website in India, with a paid subscription.
Is there a free live stream for IND vs NZ ODIs?
No, for full live streaming on SonyLIV. Highlights may be free, but the full match requires a paid plan. DD Sports may carry limited-overs India matches, but check the listing for each ODI, do not assume it.
What are the ODI dates and venues?
4 Nov, Eden Park, Auckland; 7 Nov, HNRY Stadium, Wellington; 10 Nov, Seddon Park, Hamilton; 13 Nov, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui; 15 Nov, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Who captains India in the ODIs?
Shubman Gill for the first three ODIs, Shreyas Iyer for the last two.
Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the ODIs?
Yes, both are named in both India ODI squads.
Can I watch on my phone and TV with the same SonyLIV account?
Yes, if you sign in with the same account on both devices. Your watchlist and reminders should carry over.
What if I miss the 7:30 AM start?
Watch the highlights on SonyLIV, or follow the live scorecard on the SonyLIV match hub. The full replay is usually available after the match, subject to your plan.
Final checklist for 4 November
- SonyLIV subscription active, signed in on phone and TV
- Sony Sports Network channel numbers checked: Ten 1 / Ten 5 for English, Ten 3 for Hindi, Ten 4 for Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sony Vizha for Tamil
- Alarm set for 7:00 AM IST, not 7:30 AM, for the toss
- Match reminder set on SonyLIV for 1st ODI, Eden Park, Auckland
- Wi-Fi or mobile data tested with a highlights clip the night before
Set that alarm tonight, for 4 November. The ODI series starts at 7:30 AM, and the first ball in Auckland will not wait for you to find the right channel.
