Hamilton:India will face New Zealand in the fifth and final T20 International (T20I) at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Indian cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network television channels and through the SonyLIV app and website.
The match is scheduled to begin at 12.30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), with the toss at 12 pm IST. The corresponding local start time in New Zealand is 8 pm.
India have already secured the five-match series with a 3-1 lead. However, the visitors will look to finish the T20I leg of the tour with a win after losing the fourth match by 87 runs in Auckland.
The final fixture also gives both teams an opportunity to assess their combinations ahead of the upcoming ODI series.
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I: Match details
The fifth T20I will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton, which is hosting the final match of the series.
Here are the key details for viewers in India:
| Match information | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I |
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Toss | 12 pm IST |
| Match start | 12.30 pm IST |
| Television broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live streaming | SonyLIV app and website |
The match timing is convenient for Indian viewers, with the action beginning around midday. Fans can tune in before the toss for the team announcements and final playing XI.
Where to watch India vs New Zealand live on TV?
The fifth T20I will be telecast live in India on the Sony Sports Network.
Viewers with access to the relevant Sony Sports channels through their cable or direct-to-home television services can follow the match live.
The broadcast will cover the toss, pre-match build-up and the match itself. Viewers should check their television service provider’s channel guide for the appropriate Sony Sports channel.
How to watch IND vs NZ 5th T20I online?
For viewers who prefer watching cricket on smartphones, tablets or computers, the match will be available through SonyLIV.
Fans can follow these steps:
- Open the SonyLIV app on a smartphone or visit the SonyLIV website.
- Sign in to an account.
- Navigate to the live sports section.
- Look for the India vs New Zealand fifth T20I.
- Select the live match when the broadcast begins.
Access may depend on the user’s subscription plan and applicable viewing conditions. Fans should check the platform for current subscription requirements before the match.
Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV are the listed television and digital platforms for the India tour of New Zealand.
India look to finish series on a winning note
India enter the final match with an unassailable 3-1 lead. The team won the opening three matches before New Zealand registered an 87-run victory in the fourth T20I in Auckland.
New Zealand’s performance in that match offered the hosts a boost after losing the series. India, meanwhile, will want to address concerns raised by the defeat, particularly in the bowling department.
With the series already decided, the team management could also consider giving opportunities to players who have not featured regularly. The final team will be confirmed at the toss.
The match is also an opportunity for captain Shreyas Iyer and the coaching staff to assess the squad before the ODI leg of the tour begins.
What comes after the fifth T20I?
The India tour of New Zealand continues with a five-match ODI series, beginning on November 4 at Eden Park in Auckland.
The ODI matches are scheduled across Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui. The tour will subsequently move into the Test format.
For Indian fans, Sunday’s T20I is the final opportunity to watch the two teams compete in the shortest format during this tour. With India already holding the series advantage, attention will be on whether the visitors can close the contest with another win or New Zealand can finish on a positive note.