India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I in Guwahati: Match time and where to watch live
India take on New Zealand in the third T20I at Guwahati on 25 January, with the hosts leading the series 2–0. The match begins at 7:00 pm IST, with the toss at 6:30 pm, and viewers can watch on Star Sports while streaming is available on JioHotstar.
Series situation and stakes
India face New Zealand in the third T20I of the series at the ACA Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, 25 January 2026. With India leading 2–0, the match offers the home side a chance to close out the series, while New Zealand look to avoid a clean sweep and regain momentum.

The fixture is also being tracked as a preparation checkpoint for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cycle, with teams using the series to test combinations, assess form and manage workloads across a high-intensity schedule.
When the match starts
- Match date: Sunday, 25 January 2026
- Venue: ACA Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
- Toss: 6:30 pm IST
- Start time: 7:00 pm IST
Where to watch: TV and streaming
The match will be telecast on the Star Sports network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Viewers are advised to check the exact channel feed and language options on their local listings and OTT plan details before the toss.
As with most high-profile India internationals, match-day coverage is expected to include pre-match build-up, analysis and post-match reactions, in addition to the live broadcast.