Test cricket · 1st Test
Where to Watch New Zealand vs India: TV Channels, Live Stream and First Ball Time
New Zealand host India at Basin Reserve, Wellington on Wednesday 18 November. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this Test cricket match, country by country, plus the first ball time in your time zone.
The short answer
START
22:00 UTC
VENUE
Basin Reserve
Wellington, New Zealand
TV channels and streams by country
New Zealand vs India in the Test cricket (1st Test) starts at 22:00 UTC on Wednesday 18 November 2026, which is 17:00 EST in New York, 22:00 GMT in London and 23:00 CET in central Europe. Our listings currently show 3 broadcasters across 2 territories for this match; every one of them is in the table above.
The match takes place at Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this match at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: SonyLIV (India). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
New Zealand
Home side at Basin Reserve.
India
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does New Zealand vs India start?
22:00 UTC on Wednesday 18 November 2026, which is 17:00 EST in New York, 22:00 GMT in London and 23:00 CET in central Europe.
What channel is New Zealand vs India on in India?
In India the match is listed on SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network.
Is New Zealand vs India on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is New Zealand vs India being played?
At Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
