England vs New Zealand: Complete Fixtures, Team Squads, Streaming Info and More

England vs New Zealand 2026: Full Schedule, Squads, Live Streaming and Key Details

The battle for crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points resumes as England host New Zealand in a three-match Test series beginning at Lord’s on June 4. Both teams have plenty at stake, with England looking to recover from a difficult Ashes campaign and New Zealand aiming to strengthen their position near the top of the WTC standings.

For England, the series marks the start of a fresh chapter. Despite a disappointing tour of Australia, the management trio of Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key has retained the faith of the selectors. The hosts have also ushered in new faces, with Durham opener Emilio Gay earning a maiden call-up after a strong County Championship season and Jacob Bethell continuing his rise after an impressive Ashes campaign.

New Zealand, meanwhile, arrive with momentum on their side after a commanding innings-and-79-run victory over Ireland in Belfast. The Black Caps have made a strong start to the WTC cycle and will see the England tour as a major opportunity to consolidate their position among the frontrunners.

The visitors have received a timely boost with the return of fast bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke, who are set to feature together in a full-strength pace attack after overcoming injury concerns. Veteran batter Kane Williamson is also expected to draw significant attention, with the former captain continuing to manage his international commitments on a series-by-series basis.

The last Test series between the two sides produced plenty of drama, with England securing a 2-1 victory in New Zealand in 2024. Another closely contested battle is expected as two of the world’s strongest Test teams lock horns once again.

England vs New Zealand 2026: Full Test Schedule
1st Test: June 4-8, Lord’s, London – 3:30 PM IST
2nd Test: June 17-21, The Oval, London – 3:30 PM IST
3rd Test: June 25-29, Trent Bridge, Nottingham – 3:30 PM IST
Where to watch England vs New Zealand Test series in India?

Fans can watch the series live on the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

England 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 and Josh Tongue.

New Zealand 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 and Blair Tickner.

With WTC points, returning stars and a historic rivalry adding to the narrative, the England-New Zealand series is poised to be one of the marquee Test contests of the 2026 English summer.