England vs New Zealand 1st Test Live Streaming: The next chapter in the long-standing Test rivalry between England men’s cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team begins on June 4, with the two sides set to battle it out in a three-match series. Their previous Test meeting came in 2024, when England edged the contest 2-1 on New Zealand soil, and both teams will now be eager to make an early statement in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle.
The series carries added significance in the World Test Championship standings. New Zealand arrive in strong shape, sitting second on the table after winning two of their first three matches, while Ben Stokes’ England find themselves lower down in seventh place after a challenging start to their campaign. The hosts will be looking to bounce back from their Ashes defeat to Australia, whereas the Black Caps head into the series with confidence soaring after crushing Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in Belfast in their most recent Test outing.
England vs New Zealand: 1st Test Match Details
| Match | England vs New Zealand |
| Series | New Zealand Tour of England 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, June 4, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, England |
When Is The England vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Scheduled?
Cricket fans in India can tune in from 3:30 PM IST on June 4 to catch the opening Test between England and New Zealand, as the much-anticipated three-match series gets underway.
Where is The England vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Being Played?
The opening Test between the two sides is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash at the historic venue.
Where To Watch England vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Live Streaming?
The ENG vs NZ 1st Test will be broadcast live in India across the Sony Sports Network channels and will also be available for streaming on Sony LIV.
England vs New Zealand Test Match 2026 Squads
England: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, James Rew, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Ben Stokes (captain), Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Matthew Fisher, Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue.
New Zealand: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke, Blair Tickner.
