Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the television and digital rights to broadcast and stream all New Zealand-based Blackcaps and White Ferns matches into India and associated territories for the next seven years.
“We are looking forward to announcing our new partnership with New Zealand Cricket. I believe New Zealand is renowned for its sportsmanship and strength,” NP Singh, managing director and CEO, SPNI, stated.
The deal, from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2031, will include India’s tours of New Zealand in the 2026-27 and 2030-31 summers, as well as other bilateral Tests, ODIs, and T20Is played in New Zealand during the designated period. All matches will be telecast and streamed live across SPNI’s sports channels and will be livestreamed on Sony LIV, respectively. Reportedly, SPNI’s digital rights in India will be co-exclusive with Amazon Prime for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
“I believe SPNI is one of the premiere sports content providers in India and we look forward to our association,” Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, chair, New Zealand Cricket, mentioned.