The AUS vs NZ series continues with the two-match Test series after the three-match T20I series. The first Test will be played in Wellington from February 29-March 4. The match starts at 3.30 am IST.
New Zealand are topping the WTC points table after their Test series win against Australia. The Kiwis white-washed the Proteas 2-0 heading into this Test series.
Tim Southee will lead the Kiwis in the Test series. He will have his key player Kane Williamson back. However, wicketkeeper opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test due to a thumb injury.
Daryl Mitchell also returns to the Test squad after he has recovered fully from his foot injury. He missed the South Africa Test series followed by the Australia T20I series. Will Young is expected to take Conway’s place in the lineup.
Southee will lead the bowling attack with Matt Henry, William ORourke, and Scott Kuggeleijn. O Rourke and Kuggeleijn have both played just one Test match each.
Mitchell Santner is the specialist spinner on the side. Left-arm Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner announced his international retirement ahead of this Test series.
Australia will be led by Pat Cummins. The Aussies clean swept the Kiwis in the T20I series under Mitchell Marsh heading into this series. They are placed third on the WTC points table. The Aussies clean-swept Pakistan and drew a Test series against West Indies before this series.
Cummins has all his experienced players back in the Test side. David Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket after the series against Pakistan. He retired from ODI cricket after the World Cup and is only playing T20I cricket.
Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon make up the bowling core. The Steve Smith experiment at the top after Warner’s retirement has not yielded results so far.
AUS vs NZ 2024 Broadcasting Rights in India
The AUS vs NZ T20I series will not be broadcast in India. However, the series will be broadcast live on respectively in the two countries. Fox Cricket will broadcast the series in Australia while TVNZ 1 & TVNZ+ will broadcast it live in New Zealand. Indian fans sadly cannot watch it live on television.
AUS vs NZ 2024 2nd T20I Live Streaming Platform in India
The Indian fans can watch the live streaming of the AUS vs NZ series on the Amazon Prime video app and website. The viewers need to buy a subscription to watch matches on the Prime Video app.
Subscription Plan in India
To enjoy Prime benefits, you can currently purchase Prime membership at an offer price by paying 1499 per year, 299 per month,599 for 3 months (basis eligibility), or purchase Prime Lite plan by paying ₹799 per year (basis eligibility).
Amazon Prime Video has also expanded its sports programming with the launch of FanCode on Prime Video Channels. Indian fans can watch more than 15 sports including cricket, football, rugby, kabaddi, and basketball amongst others. Prime members will have to buy an annual add-on subscription to FanCode for 249.
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Official Broadcaster in India
There is no official broadcaster for the AUS vs NZ Test series in India. However, the fans of the two respective countries respective countries can watch it on Fox Cricket and TVNZ channels.
AUS vs NZ Live Streaming In India– 1st Test: When and Where To Watch Australia vs New Zealand Live In India? 2024
When will the AUS vs NZ 1st Test match begin?
The match begins at 3.30 am IST on December 29, Thursday.
Where will the AUS vs NZ 1st Test match take place?
The match will be played at Basin Reserve, Wellington.
How to Live Telecast the AUS vs NZ 1st Test match on television?
The Australia vs New Zealand live telecast on TV in India will not be available.
How to Livestream the AUS vs NZ 1st Test match on mobile Online?
The AUS vs NZ Live Streaming in India will be available on the Amazon Prime Video app and website.
Conclusion
Australia whitewashed Kiwis in the three-match T20I series. The Kiwis will now look to avenge the series defeat by winning the two-match Test series and keeping themselves at the top of the WTC points table.
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