How to watch New Zealand vs. Pakistan 1st T20 online for free

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TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. Pakistan 1st T20 for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has kept fans entertained over the last few weeks, but the international cricket doesn't end there. Pakistan are heading to New Zealand to compete in a series of T20 and ODI games. Can they give their fans something to cheer for after an incredibly disappointing showing in the ICC Champions Trophy?

If you want to watch New Zealand vs. Pakistan (1st T20) for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is New Zealand vs. Pakistan (1st T20)?

The 1st T20 between New Zealand and Pakistan takes place at 9:15 p.m. ET on March 15. This ODI takes place at Hagley Oval.

How to watch New Zealand vs. Pakistan for free

New Zealand vs. Pakistan (1st T20) is available to live stream for free on TVNZ+.

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TVNZ+ is geo-restricted to New Zealand, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in New Zealand, meaning you can access a free live stream of New Zealand vs. Pakistan from anywhere in the world.

Live stream New Zealand vs. Pakistan by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in New Zealand

  4. Visit TVNZ+

  5. Stream New Zealand vs. Pakistan for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch New Zealand vs. Pakistan (1st T20) without committing with your cash. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream this Test series before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for TVNZ+?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live cricket on TVNZ+, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including New Zealand

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream New Zealand vs. Pakistan (1st T20) for free with ExpressVPN.

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