When to watch India vs. New Zealand
- Sunday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT)
Where to watch India vs. New Zealand
- India vs. New Zealand will air in the US on Willow TV.
After a month of top-class white-ball cricket, it all comes down to Sunday’s showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium as host (and favorite) India take on big-hitting New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final.
No. 1-ranked India had to battle through a blockbuster semifinal clash with England on Thursday to set up today’s match. Suryakumar Yadav’s team fended off their opponents’ spirited comeback to eventually win by a nail-biting seven runs.
The Black Caps moved a step closer to winning their first-ever T20 World Cup crown after destroying the previously unbeaten South Africa on Wednesday by nine wickets, thanks in large part to a stunning century from Finn Allen.
India takes on New Zealand on Sunday, March 8, with the match set to get underway at 7 p.m. IST local time in India. That makes it an 8:30 a.m. ET or 5:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, a 2:30 a.m. NZDT start in New Zealand on Monday, while play gets underway at 12:30 a.m. AEDT in Australia.
How to watch the 2026 T20 World Cup final online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with the action from the final while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verify whether your streaming subscription allows VPN use.
Livestream India vs. New Zealand in the US and Canada
The 2026 T20 World Cup final is being broadcast live in North America on the cricket streaming service Willow TV.
Livestream India vs. New Zealand in India
This year’s T20 World Cup final is being televised on Star Sports linear channels in India, and can be livestreamed via JioStar.
Watch India vs. New Zealand in the UK
Live coverage of Sunday’s final is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK and will be broadcast on its Sky Sports cricket channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the tournament via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
Livestream India vs. New Zealand in South Africa
In South Africa, Sunday’s final is being shown on SuperSport.
If you can’t watch on your TV, you can also watch via the network’s streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport’s mobile app.
Stream India vs. New Zealand in Australia
Cricket fans Down Under can watch Sunday’s final on Prime Video Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the T20 World Cup live in Australia.
Stream the 2026 T20 World Cup final in New Zealand
Cricket fans in New Zealand looking to cheer on the Black Caps in Sunday’s final will need a subscription to pay-TV broadcaster Sky Sport, which has the broadcast rights to show the T20 World Cup live.
Livestream the 2026 World Cup final in Pakistan for free
Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch live online for free on the streaming service, Tamasha.
Stream the 2026 T20 World Cup final for free around the world
If you’re looking to watch the final on Sunday but are outside any of the countries listed above, the good news is you may be able to watch it for free.
The ICC’s very own streaming service, ICC.TV, will be streaming the final live to over 130 countries and territories. As well as being able to watch on the ICC.TV website, the service also has its own official app, available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, as well as on the Amazon Appstore for TV devices. Head here to view a full list of countries where an ICC.TV stream of Sunday’s final can be accessed.