Much anticipated Three Match Test series between England and New Zealand Today begins at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Running from June 4 to June 29, this series promises to be exciting World Test Championship Both teams are trying to strengthen their positions. Hosts England take a one back lead Ben StokesThey are desperate to get back on home soil after a tough 4-1 series loss. Australia earlier this year. Looking for a fresh spark, England’s selectors have picked an intriguing 12-man squad for the opener, including some unheralded prodigies. Emilio Gay and Sonny Bakerwhile also remembering the experienced sailor Ollie Robinson.
Conversely, the visiting Black Caps come with plenty of momentum, currently sitting comfortably at the top end of the WTC table. In front of the team fresh off the innings victory ireland, Tom Latham‘s boasts of a huge and populous union featuring superstars like men Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchelland Racine Ravindra. The squad is well equipped with dynamic depth, although New Zealand’s pace battery has a minor injury problem with Matt Henry recovering from a strain. Expect a tense battle between England’s aggressive intent and New Zealand’s tough resistance as the action moves from Lord’s to the Oval and Trent Bridge.
England New Zealand tour 2026: Test fixtures
| Encounter | History | Location | Time (IST / GMT / Local) |
| Test 1 | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Lord’s, London | 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT / 11:00 Local |
| 2nd Test | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Kennington Oval, London | 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT / 11:00 Local |
| 3rd Test | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT / 11:00 Local |
Groups
England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane WilliamsonRachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, William ORourke, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry
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Stream and Live Streaming Details
- Great Britain and Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Go, NOW
- New Zealand: Sky Sport New Zealand, Sky Sport Now
- India: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Tapmad
- USA and Canada: Willow TV (Sign Up Here)
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Caribbean Sea: ESPN Caribbean
- Middle East and North Africa: CricLife
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