England Set to Face New Zealand in Exciting Test Series

The England men's cricket team is set to kick off their home summer season with a three-match Test series against New Zealand, starting June 4 at Lord's. Led by Ben Stokes, England aims to secure a victory against the Kiwis, who recently triumphed over Ireland. This series marks the beginning of a busy Test schedule for both teams, with live streaming available on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. Discover the full squad details and more about this exciting matchup.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 3, 2026, 17:20 IST

England vs New Zealand Test Series Overview

The England men's cricket team is gearing up for a three-match Test series against New Zealand, marking the beginning of their home summer season. The first Test is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 8 at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The match will kick off at 3:30 PM IST on Thursday, June 4, with England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes at the helm as captain, while Tom Latham will lead the New Zealand side.

In their last encounter, Australia triumphed over England by five wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2026. Meanwhile, New Zealand recently secured a convincing victory against Ireland, winning by an innings and 79 runs in a one-off Test held in Belfast, which has set a positive tone for their upcoming series.

Historically, England has performed well against New Zealand in Test matches, and they will be eager to commence their 2026 summer campaign with a win. With a roster filled with prominent players, England aims to outshine the Kiwis in this highly anticipated series. This series marks the start of a busy Test cricket calendar for both teams, with New Zealand continuing their World Test Championship (WTC) journey, while England is set to face India later this season before heading abroad.

ENG vs NZ Live Streaming Details

When will the ENG vs NZ 1st Test be broadcast live in India?

The first Test between England and New Zealand will be available for live viewing in India on June 4 at 3:30 PM IST.

Where can fans watch the ENG vs NZ 1st Test live in India?

Viewers in India can catch the ENG vs NZ 1st Test on the Sony Sports Network channels and stream it on Sony LIV.

Squads

England's 1st Test Squad: 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 Test Squad: 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.