Watch the India vs New Zealand final live on your phone for free: Here’s how

After a very close semi-final against the British, our Indian team has finally reached the final stage of the T20 World Cup. The match, which is going to be held today, is between India and New Zealand, and while the Kiwis have always dominated against the team, people are very excited to watch the final game. However, many are still confused as to where to watch the game. Well, worry not; in this guide, I’ll give a deep dive into the India vs New Zealand match timings and the platforms you can watch it on, along with free access to the match too. 

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra specs tipped days after Galaxy S26 Ultra launch: What to expect

India vs New Zealand: Match Timings 

First and foremost, talking about the match timings, the India vs New Zealand match will start at 7 PM IST sharp. Just like every other match played during the T20 World Cup this year, there will also be some pre-coverage on platforms that will start earlier at 5:30 PM IST. The pre-coverage will include venue-specific operations, such as pitch inspection, rules and press conference schedules. Along with expert analysis of the teams, the players and much more. 

India vs New Zealand: Where to watch?

Speaking of where you can actually watch the game, for India, the streaming rights have been provided to the JioHotstar platform. While there are multiple tiers available on the platform, for today’s game, if you are watching only on a mobile device, then your best bet would be to go with the monthly plan. 

For just Rs 79, you will be able to get access to today’s match and other content available on the platform for a full month. For laptop and TV users, they would have to go with either the Super or Premium monthly plans, which would cost a bit more than the mobile plan.

How to watch the match for free?

Though if you want to watch today’s match for completely free, then there are some other ways to do so. Don’t worry; we are not going to showcase any illegal websites, which would try to steal your data. Rather, we’re looking at some of the legal ways to watch the game for free. 

Free access via JioHotstar 

While JioHotstar is a paid service, there are other methods to get free access to it. Well, telecom providers like Airtel, Jio and Vi are very well aware of the craze of cricket in India; that’s why they’ve partnered up with JioHotstar to include the service with some of their recharge packs. 

It is recommended to visit the app of the specific telecom provider you are currently using and check your current plan. Chances are, you might have recharged with a pack that includes JioHostar. But if that’s not the case, then you can always recharge your number with some of the plans that include the subscription service. 

Free access via ICC’s official website

Not only that, but even the International Cricket Council, aka the ICC, provides free access to the match. Though there’s a small catch, since this service is not available in India, users would have to bypass this wall using a VPN service that connects to one of the supported regions. 

Follow the steps below to watch the match using this method:

1. First up, connect to a VPN with one of the supported regions 
2. Next, open a web browser tab and visit the ICC.tv website
3. There, locate the India vs New Zealand final match card on the homepage
4. Click on it to start the live match

Also Read: OpenAI robotics head resigns after Pentagon deal, says it’s about principles, not people