Where to Watch the India vs. New Zealand ODI Finale and Upcoming T20Is
The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is currently deadlocked at 1–1 following a dominant performance by the BlackCaps in Rajkot. After India took the lead in the opener at Vadodara, Daryl Mitchell’s heroic 131* in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday leveled the playing field, setting the stage for a high-stakes series decider at the Holkar Stadium tomorrow.
As the action moves to the hitter-friendly boundaries of Indore before the 5-match T20I series kicks off, here is your definitive broadcast and streaming guide for 2026.
1. Official Broadcaster & Streaming (India)
For the 2026 home season, the broadcasting rights are held by the Star Sports Network on television and the newly integrated JioHotstar platform for digital streaming.1
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- Digital Streaming:JioHotstar (App & Website).2
- Note: You will need an active subscription to watch live. Mobile users can also access the stream via the Airtel Xstream Play app if they have a qualifying bundle.3
- Television (Linear):Star Sports Network.4
- English: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Select 1.5
- Hindi: Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD.6
- Regional: Star Sports 1 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bangla.
2. Upcoming Match Schedule
The tour transitions from the 50-over format to a rapid-fire T20I series following tomorrow’s finale.
ODI Series Decider
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Status |
| 3rd ODI | Sunday, Jan 18 | 1:30 PM | Holkar Stadium, Indore | Coming Soon |
T20I Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 7:00 PM | VCA Stadium, Nagpur |
| 2nd T20I | Friday, Jan 23 | 7:00 PM | SVNS Stadium, Raipur |
| 3rd T20I | Sunday, Jan 25 | 7:00 PM | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
3. Series Recap: The Road to 1–1
- 1st ODI (Vadodara): India won by 4 wickets.7 Virat Kohli starred with a clinical 93, while KL Rahul (29*) showed “ice in his veins” to finish a nervy chase.8
- 2nd ODI (Rajkot): New Zealand won by 7 wickets.9 Daryl Mitchell upstaged KL Rahul’s century (112*) with a massive 131* to chase down 285 comfortably.10
4. International Viewing Guide
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now / Sky Go |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports / Sky Sports | Discovery+ / Sky Go |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
Technical Note: Team News
India has been forced into a squad change as all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out with a rib injury. Ayush Badoni has been added to the squad for the remainder of the tour, with Nitish Kumar Reddy likely to feature in the playing XI for the Indore decider to provide bowling depth.
