India has been scheduled to play the Kiwi team at home in a three-match Test series from October 16 to November 5, 2024. These matches are part of the ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle, with each series consisting of test matches, which are very important in accumulating WTC points.
New Zealand secured a historic Test series against India in October 2024 for the first time on Indian soil. New Zealand emerged victorious in the second Test by a margin of 113 runs played in Pune, which made them impossible to beat as they tallied a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. With this result, India was defeated on its home ground after a record streak of 18 series victories in test cricket. New Zealand clinched this milestone victory mainly due to star bowler Mitchell Santner, who took six wickets in India’s second innings.
India team is
- Rohit Sharma,
- Virat Kohli,
- Jasprit Bumrah,
- Rishabh Pant, among others.
New Zealand’s squad led by
- Tom Latham
- Kane Williamson,
- Tim Southee, and
- Devon Conway, supported by various multi-formats
Some of these are included for their bowling prowess and are suitable for Indian pitches – pacers and spinners.
| Date | Timing (IST) | Match | Venue | Channel |
| October 16 – 20, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. | 1st Test | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Sports18 / JioCinema |
| October 24 – 28, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. | 2nd Test | MCA Stadium, Pune | Sports18 / JioCinema |
| November 1 – 5, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. | 3rd Test | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Sports18 / JioCinema |
Each Test match begins at 9:30 a.m., with a live broadcast available on Sports18 and streaming on JioCinema.