The second phase of the Indian men's cricket team tour of New Zealand commences in Auckland on Wednesday morning, November 4, marking the opening fixture of a five-match one-day international series. Coming off a 3-2 victory in the earlier Twenty20 International series, the Indian contingent steps onto the field aiming to preserve their winning momentum. Shubman Gill is at the helm of the Indian lineup, while Mitchell Santner takes charge as the skipper for the host nation. With cricket followers eager to track every delivery, details regarding broadcast channels and no-cost viewing arrangements have been formally announced.
Official Broadcast Channels and Streaming Availability
Sony Sports Network holds the exclusive media rights for the entire bilateral tour. Consequently, cricket enthusiasts tuning in via conventional cable networks or standard direct-to-home setups will find the live coverage on Sony Sports channels. For those who rely on mobile handsets, laptops, tablets, or connected smart screens, the streaming feed is officially hosted on the Sony LIV application. Accessing the match through either of these avenues involves a financial commitment, requiring viewers to either pay for television channel packs or maintain an active subscription to the OTT service.
Watching Live on Television Without a Subscription
For television viewers wishing to watch the match without paying a monthly fee, an alternative arrangement is in place through the state broadcaster. Doordarshan confirmed across its official social media channels that DD Sports will broadcast the encounter live. However, this zero-fee transmission is strictly tied to the DD Free Dish platform. Setting up DD Free Dish requires only the initial equipment and installation expense, after which the service operates entirely without ongoing subscription charges. Those utilizing commercial private DTH operators or paid digital cable connections will not have access to this free broadcast stream.
Complete Squad Announcements for Both Nations
The visiting Indian squad features a strong mix of established internationals and emerging talents. Under the leadership of captain Shubman Gill, the batting and all-round department includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, wicketkeeper KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. The remaining positions in the travelling group are filled by Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan.
New Zealand's selection balances dependable home performers with pace and spin options suited to Auckland's conditions. Led by Mitchell Santner, the team features Tom Latham handling wicketkeeping duties alongside Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Matthew Fisher, Blair Tickner, Tim Seifert, and Kyle Jamieson. Broadcaster Doordarshan wrote on X to inform sports fans about the live television scheduling.
