India v New Zealand: where to watch 1st T20I at Hagley Oval on October 22

India and New Zealand meet in the first T20I of the touring series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 22, with the match scheduled to start at 12:30 PM IST / 8 PM local.

The match opens a multi-format series between the two sides. India arrive after a drawn T20I series at home against West Indies, where the report says West Indies batsmen "thoroughly pummelled India’s bowling attack." Conditions in New Zealand are expected to differ from those in India, with the pitches set to help pacers, and New Zealand arrive with a full-strength squad whose combination the report regards as stronger than India’s at the moment; New Zealand will be aiming to take the world champions down in this home series.

India’s seam bowling will be led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The report notes Varun Chakravarthy has returned after injury and will compete with Kuldeep for a spot in the playing XI.

Match-day timings are confirmed: the toss will take place at 12 PM IST / 7:30 PM local and the game will start at 12:30 PM IST / 8 PM local on October 22.

Broadcast details for viewers are as follows: in India the game will be shown on Sony Sports Network and available via the Sony LIV app or website with an active account; local audiences in New Zealand can watch on Sky Sport NZ and via the Sky Go app or the Sky Sport platform.

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