IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Shreyas Iyer wins toss, elects to bowl first against New Zealand

IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: India will face New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch today, October 24. Team India's skipper Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and elected to bowl first.

The match will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the first ball scheduled for 12:30 PM. The game also marks the 300th T20I match for the "Men in Blue".

The visitors lead the series 1-0 after pulling off a thrilling four-wicket victory in the opening match, chasing down New Zealand's total of 225 with two balls to spare.

IND VS NZ 2nd T20I Live Streaming: Where to watch?

The second T20I between India and New Zealand will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Fans who prefer watching the match online can use the SonyLIV app or website.

Live TV telecast: Sony Sports Network

Free TV option: DD Sports on DD Free Dish

Fans looking for a free viewing option can check DD Sports on DD Free Dish, which has been listed as a free television option for this match. Availability and coverage should be checked against the latest broadcast schedule.

For online viewers, SonyLIV is the official streaming platform reported for the series in India. However, free live streaming on SonyLIV has not been confirmed. Viewers should check the app for the match listing and any subscription requirements before the game starts.

India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy.

What happened in 1st I T20

The 1st I T20 between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval, Christchurch ended with a win for India, who successfully chased down a target of 226, winning the match by 4 wickets.

Sanju Samson anchored the innings with a brilliant 67 off 33, while Naman Dhir provided key support with 42 runs. Together, they guided India to 230/6 in 19.4 overs.