New Zealand vs Australia Live Streaming: When and How to Watch NZ vs AUS Test Series in India?

After the three T20Is, New Zealand host Trans-Tasman rival Australia in a crucial 2-Test series in the World Test Championship, starting with the first Test in Wellington from Thursday (February 29).

The Sky Stadium in Wellington will host the series opener, and then the action shifts to Christchurch, where Hagley Oval will play hosts to the second and final Test from March 8 to March 12.

New Zealand vs Australia Test series set to be held from February 29 to March 12 (Image: Blackcaps X Handle)

New Zealand, who lead the WTC standings, head into the series fresh from a 2-0 home series win over South Africa, while third-placed Australia drew 1-1 at home in the 2-Test series against West Indies in their most recent red ball outing.

As for team news, New Zealand led by Tim Southee will miss the services of Devon Conway in the first Test, and also be without Neil Wagner, who announced his international retirement earlier in the week.

The home side will welcome Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra into the squad that features Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Will Young and Tom Blundell. The bowling attack will comprise Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn and Will O'Rourke.

Australia, on the other hand, will be led by Pat Cummins, who will spearhead the bowling attack alongside Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood. Scott Boland and Michael Neser are the backup pacer in the Australian attack, while Nathan Lyon is the lone specialist spinner.

The batting line up will Steve Smith continue is new opening role alongside Usman Khawaja, while Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head and Matt Renshaw are the other batting options with wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey. Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh will be the two all-rounders.

Here is a look at the schedule with venues, dates, timings in IST, live streaming and telecast info as well as the squads of both teams before the New Zealand vs Australia Test series in 2024:

New Zealand vs Australia Test Squads 2024

New Zealand Test Squad vs Australia: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Henry Nicholls, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner (retired), Kane Williamson, Will Young.

Australia Test Squad vs New Zealand: Pat Cummins (captain), Steven Smith, Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Starc.

New Zealand vs Australia Test Series 2024 Schedule - When to watch NZ vs AUS Test matches?

First Test: February 29 - March 4 - Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington - 3:30 AM IST / 9 AM AEDT / 11 AM Local Time
Second Test: March 8 - March 12 - Hagley Oval, Christchurch - 3:30 AM IST / 9 AM AEDT / 11 AM Local Time

How to watch NZ vs AUS Test matches in India, Australia & New Zealand?

In India, the New Zealand vs Australia live streaming will be available on Amazon Prime Video. In Australia, the series will be available live and exclusive via Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports, while TVNZ and Sky Sport will telecast the series in New Zealand.