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Cricket fans in India can catch the action as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series on Saturday, October 24. The match will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the first ball scheduled for 12:30 PM IST. India enter the contest with a 1-0 lead after winning the series opener by four wickets in a high-scoring thriller. The visitors will aim to extend their advantage, while New Zealand will be desperate to level the series on home soil.
For viewers planning to watch the match on television or a mobile phone, the key question is where the live telecast and online streaming will be available. Here's everything you need to know, including the options for watching the match free in India.
The second T20I between India and New Zealand will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Fans who prefer watching the match online can use the SonyLIV app or website.
Live TV telecast: Sony Sports Network
Live online streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Fans looking for a free viewing option can check DD Sports on DD Free Dish, which has been listed as a free television option for this match. Availability and coverage should be checked against the latest broadcast schedule.
For online viewers, SonyLIV is the official streaming platform reported for the series in India. However, free live streaming on SonyLIV has not been confirmed. Viewers should check the app for the match listing and any subscription requirements before the game starts.
Match detail |
Information |
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Toss time | 12:00 PM IST |
| Match start | 12:30 PM IST |
| TV channel | Sony Sports Network |
| Online streaming | SonyLIV |
| Series score | India lead 1-0 |
India began the series with a four-wicket victory after chasing down New Zealand's total of 225. The contest produced plenty of runs and kept the result in doubt until the closing overs.
India's batting unit will look to carry that momentum into the second match. New Zealand, meanwhile, need their bowlers to find a way to contain the visitors after conceding a big total in the opener.
Team selection is another talking point. Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I with a right adductor strain, putting the spotlight on the possible inclusion of teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.