Rohit Sharma's men will face New Zealand at the top of the WTC standings while the visitors will look to make a statement. With big points up for grabs, here is all you need to know for the India vs New Zealand Test series. When will the New Zealand tour of India begin? New Zealand tour of India will begin on Wednesday (Oct 16) with no white-ball series between the nations. What will be the match timings of the India vs New Zealand Tests, according to Indian Standard Time (IST)? The India vs New Zealand Tests will begin at 9:30 AM IST for all the matches between the sides. At what time will the toss take place during the India vs New Zealand Test series? The India vs New Zealand toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play, i.e. 9:00 AM IST. When will the India vs New Zealand Test series begin? The India vs New Zealand Test series will begin on Wednesday (October 16). Which TV channels will telecast India vs New Zealand matches in India? Sports 18 Network has the broadcasting rights to matches played in Sri Lanka for India. How to watch the live streaming of India vs New Zealand matches in India? Jio Cinema App will livestream the India vs New Zealand matches in India.   Squads India: Yet to be Announced New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young Schedule for India vs New Zealand Test Series 1st Test - Wednesday, October 26, Bengaluru. 2nd Test - Thursday, October 24, Pune 3rd Test - Friday, November 1, Mumbai