Sony Sports Networks to broadcast New Zealand vs India five-match ODI series in India
Sony Sports Networks will televise the five-match One-Day International series between New Zealand and India in India, which takes place between November 4 and November 15, 2026.
The bilateral contest follows a closely fought five-match T20I series that India won 3-2 after taking the first three games and New Zealand rallying to win the final two. The ODI sequence opens on November 4 in Auckland and concludes with the fifth match on November 15 in Mount Maunganui. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return to India’s side, Shubman Gill will captain the visitors for the first three ODIs and Mitchell Santner will lead the Black Caps.
All five ODIs will be broadcast across the Sony Sports Networks in India and will be available on standard cable television platforms. Indian viewers can watch commentary and coverage in multiple languages, and select matches will be available in Hindi on Sony Sports 3.
Live streaming for the series will be offered on the Sony LIV app and the Sony LIV website, accessible with a nominal subscription fee. The stream availability mirrors the televised coverage for viewers choosing digital access over traditional cable.
India’s team selection and availability have been affected by workload and injury decisions: Jasprit Bumrah has been rested and Hardik Pandya is injured and unavailable for selection. New Zealand’s squad will miss Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman due to injury.
The opening ODI in Auckland finished with India winning by 5 wickets in a low-scoring encounter; Indian bowlers were noted for disciplined line and length, and Virat Kohli produced the series’ standout batting display. That result put India 1-0 up in the five-match ODI sequence.
The series schedule continues with four remaining ODIs to be played across New Zealand, with the final match scheduled for November 15 in Mount Maunganui; all fixtures will be available to Indian audiences via Sony Sports Networks and Sony LIV.
