India vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming: When and where to watch 1st ODI match at Napier on live tv online

On a high after a defining tour of Australia, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team faces a trickier challenge when it locks horns with an ever-so-sprightly New Zealand. The India vs New Zealand five-match ODI series starts on Wednesday.

Kiwi captain Kane Williamson (L) and India skipper Virat Kohli pose with the trophy ahead of the five-match ODI series. Image: Twitter @BCCI

The Indian team, which has shifted its focus entirely on World Cup preparations, is still searching for the right middle-order combination despite their first-ever bilateral ODI series win on Australian soil.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's hat-trick of half-centuries has brought joy to the dressing room but the smaller grounds in New Zealand against a better seam attack comprising the wily Trent Boult, the talented Lockie Ferguson and the relentless Tim Southee will be a different test altogether for the 'Men In Blue'.

New Zealand in their own backyard have always been a force to reckon with and the touring Indian teams over the years will testify that, having won only 10 out of the 35 ODIs, including a 0-4 drubbing during the last series in 2014.

The first match at McLean Park, however, will be played in sultry conditions of around 30 degrees.

Here's everything you need to know about the first ODI between India and New Zealand:

When will the India vs New Zealand fixture take place?

The first ODI between India and New Zealand will take on 23 January, 2019.

Where will the match be played?

The first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played in McLean Park, Napier.

What time does the match begin?

The 1st ODI will begin at 07:30 hrs IST. Toss to take place at 07:00 hrs IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast the India-New Zealand ODIs?

The match will be telecast on Star Sports network in English, Hindi and Tamil, in both standard as well as HD format.

How do I watch the match online?

The match will be live streamed on hotstar.com. You can also catch live updates on firstpost.com.

With inputs from PTI