After the three-match ODI series, it's now time for the first match of the five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand, which will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur today at 7:00 PM. This article will provide you with all the information on how you can watch this match for free.

This five-match T20I series is very important for both teams, as the T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin next month in February. The Indian team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, while the visiting New Zealand team will be captained by Mitchell Santner, who was absent from the three-match ODI series against India.

Although the New Zealand team looked weak on paper, the Kiwis managed to give India a tough fight by winning the ODI series 2-1. The first ODI match was played at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, where India won by 4 wickets. The second match was played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, where New Zealand won by seven wickets. The final match of the series was played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, where New Zealand won by 41 runs to clinch the series.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Official live-telecast & streaming

• India: Star Sports (TV) — live stream via JioHotstar

• New Zealand: Sky Sport / Sky Sport Now

• United Kingdom: TNT Sports 

• United States: Willow TV

• Australia: Fox Sports on Foxtel and Kayo Sports

• South Africa: SuperSport 

How to Watch India vs New Zealand 1st T20I for Free

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