India Cricket Tour of New Zealand: What You Need To Know

By Space Coast Daily // November 20, 2022

India’s tour to New Zealand in the third and final Test match will be the first time since 1998 that India will play a Test match against the host country. The last time India toured New Zealand was in 2016 when they played a T20I, three ODIs, and two Tests.

India vs New Zealand cricket match is going to be a thrilling contest between two great sides. Both the teams are evenly matched and we can expect several nail-biting encounters during the series. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming India vs New Zealand Cricket Tour – details, schedule, and venue.

Who’s playing for India in the New Zealand Tour?

The team that will be touring New Zealand includes – MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jaspreet Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, and Vijay Shankar. R Ashwin and Ravichandran Ashwin are expected to be a part of the India squad in New Zealand but they will be playing in the Caribbean Premier League, so their availability for the first two ODIs would be uncertain. Virat Kohli will lead the Indian squad for the New Zealand tour.

New Zealand Cricket Team Players In India Tour

The New Zealand team that will be touring India includes – Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Jeet Raval, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Nick Hobson, and Trent Boult. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, who is currently injured, would be replaced by Tom Latham. There are a few players in the New Zealand squad who have been regular members of the team and some of them include Ross Taylor, Tom Blundell, Colin de Grandhomme, and Ish Sodhi.

Schedule of India vs New Zealand cricket match

Here are the details of the schedule of the India vs New Zealand cricket match:

■ Nov 18, Fri – New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I Sky Stadium, Wellington

■ Nov 20, Sun – New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

■ Nov 22, Tue – New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I McLean Park, Napier

■ Nov 25, Fri – New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI Eden Park, Auckland

■ Nov 27, Sun – New Zealand vs India, 2nd ODI Seddon Park, Hamilton

■ Nov 30, Wed – New Zealand vs India, 3rd ODI Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Which channel will broadcast the live India-New Zealand matches?

Sony Ten 1 will be the official broadcaster for all the matches played in New Zealand. The broadcaster has also hinted that they will be taking the coverage to the next level with the use of new technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, which will allow viewers to experience the game in a new way, as well as an innovative social media campaign.

For the live feed of the matches, Sony has also come up with an innovative way of streaming, by introducing a new feature called “Play Next” that will allow viewers to watch the live feed of the next match while they are still watching the ongoing game.

How to watch Live Streaming of the India vs New Zealand cricket match?

It’s going without saying that true fans want to watch matches live. You can watch the live streaming of the India vs New Zealand cricket match on Hotstar. Hotstar is a premium online streaming service that allows users to watch live cricket matches along with exclusive videos and interviews of cricketers.

You can also download the app on your phone to watch the live streaming of the cricket matches. Also, don’t forget to activate the data-saving feature on your phone to watch the match for free. You can also visit the official website of Hotstar to watch the live streaming of the India-New Zealand cricket match.

Summary

The India vs New Zealand cricket series will be a treat for cricket fans around the world. Going by the recent form of both the teams, we can expect some close matches and maybe a couple of them going into the final day. If both teams play to their potential, this series can go down as one of the best in recent memory.

With the pitches expected to be batting-friendly, we can expect a lot of runs being scored, but the bowlers are unlikely to be left out in the cold either. The series will be played amidst much fanfare with cricket fans eagerly awaiting this contest, which promises to be a cracker for sure. With India and New Zealand playing at their home grounds, home advantage should play a vital role in deciding the outcome of the series.