India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch IND vs NZ Auckland ODI
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live streaming details are here for the series opener of the five-match ODI series. India and New Zealand meet at Eden Park, Auckland, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM IST, as the tour moves from T20Is to 50-over cricket. India won the T20I series 3-2, and now the world No. 1 ODI side returns to its strongest format with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the squad. In India, the match will be live streamed on SonyLIV and telecast on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: match details
The first ODI of India’s tour of New Zealand 2026 will be played at Eden Park, Auckland, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The match starts at 7:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 3:00 PM local time in Auckland. The toss will take place 30 minutes before the first ball, at 7:00 AM IST. Shubman Gill will captain India in the first three ODIs of the series, while Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand throughout. Shreyas Iyer will take over as India’s captain for the final two ODIs. All five ODIs are day-night fixtures, and the series is an important test for both teams ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live streaming in India: SonyLIV
In India, the live streaming of the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI will be available on SonyLIV. Fans can watch the match live on the SonyLIV app on their mobile phones and tablets, on the SonyLIV website on a laptop or desktop, and on the SonyLIV app on supported smart TVs. SonyLIV is the official live streaming partner for India’s tour of New Zealand 2026, and the whole tour, including all five ODIs, is streamed live on the platform.
Live streaming on SonyLIV requires a subscription. SonyLIV subscription plans in India include a Mobile-Only yearly plan and a Premium yearly plan, and viewers should check the official SonyLIV subscription page for the latest prices before purchasing a plan. Once subscribed, fans can sign in on any supported device and watch the Auckland ODI live, along with highlights, replays and expert analysis around the match.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live telecast in India: Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3
Fans who prefer to watch on television can catch the live telecast of the first ODI on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 in India, part of the Sony Sports Network. Viewers should check their local TV listings for the exact channel carrying the match and the language feed available with their cable or DTH provider. In New Zealand, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport NZ. Fans in other regions should check their local broadcaster, as streaming rights for this tour are sold territory by territory.
How to watch IND vs NZ 1st ODI live streaming step by step
To watch the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live streaming on SonyLIV, open the SonyLIV app or website and sign in with a subscribed account. Search for the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI or open the sports section on the home page before the 7:30 AM IST start. Select the live match card for the Auckland ODI and choose the language feed of your choice. Make sure your internet connection is stable for uninterrupted HD streaming, and if you are watching on a mobile network, a Wi-Fi connection will give the smoothest experience for a full 50-over match.
Series context: India won the T20I series 3-2, now the ODI battle begins
India arrive in the ODI series after winning the T20I series 3-2. India won the first three T20Is, at Christchurch twice and at Wellington, where Abhishek Sharma’s record powerplay set up a chase of 199 with 40 balls to spare. New Zealand hit back with an 87-run win at Auckland in the fourth T20I and a 7-wicket win at Hamilton in the fifth, with Glenn Phillips finishing as player of the series with a record 341 runs. The ODI series is a fresh contest, and with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning, India will start as favourites against a New Zealand side that will miss Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman, both ruled out of the series through injury. The earlier India vs New Zealand 4th T20I live streaming guide and India vs New Zealand 5th T20I live streaming guide covered the T20I leg of this tour.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI squads
India’s squad for the first three ODIs is led by captain Shubman Gill, with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain. The squad includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy (first ODI only) and Auqib Nabi. New Zealand’s squad for the first three ODIs is led by captain Mitchell Santner and includes Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner and Will Young. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were earlier named in the squad but were ruled out through injury, which forced New Zealand to recall Tim Seifert and Henry Nicholls.
Players to watch in the Auckland ODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to India’s ODI side, and their experience at the top of the order will be central to India’s plans in New Zealand conditions. Shubman Gill, leading the side, will want a big score to set the tone for the series. For New Zealand, Glenn Phillips arrives in red-hot form after his record-breaking T20I series, while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham provide stability in the middle order. With the ball, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh lead India’s pace attack, Kuldeep Yadav controls the middle overs, and Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry will be key for New Zealand at Eden Park.
Eden Park, Auckland: venue and pitch report
Eden Park in Auckland is famous for its short straight boundaries and longer square boundaries, which makes it a high-scoring ground in white-ball cricket. In ODI cricket, the drop-in pitches at Eden Park generally favour batting, and totals above 300 are common. Under lights, dew in the evening can help the chasing side, and teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first. With India’s powerful batting line-up and New Zealand’s in-form batters, the series opener should produce another big total.
India vs New Zealand ODI series 2026: full schedule
The five-match ODI series runs from November 4 to November 15, 2026. The first ODI is at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 4. The second ODI is at Wellington on November 7. The third ODI is at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on November 10. The fourth ODI is at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 13. The fifth ODI is also at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 15. All five ODIs start at 7:30 AM IST, with the toss at 7:00 AM IST.
When is the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI?
The India vs New Zealand 1st ODI will be played on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Eden Park, Auckland, starting at 7:30 AM IST, with the toss at 7:00 AM IST.
Where can I watch IND vs NZ 1st ODI live streaming in India?
In India, the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live streaming will be available on SonyLIV, on the app, the website and supported smart TVs, with a subscription.
Which TV channel will telecast IND vs NZ 1st ODI in India?
The match will be telecast live on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 in India, part of the Sony Sports Network.
Who are the captains for the 1st ODI?
Shubman Gill captains India in the first three ODIs, while Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand throughout the series. Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the final two ODIs.
Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the 1st ODI?
Yes, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both in India’s squad for the first three ODIs and return to the side for the ODI series after the T20I leg.