The England vs India 2026 T20I series will feature five matches that could hardly be more fascinating. Both teams have struggled recently so you won’t want to miss a ball, starting today at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
India have sensationally roped in the services of their T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav. Shreyas Iyer, despite last appearing in a T20I in December 2023, took charge with Yadav not even in the squad. Yet Iyer got off to an ignominious start with a 2-0 loss to Ireland last month.
The question of captaincy has overshadowed the much-anticipated international arrival of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old phenom, who was the top scorer in IPL 2026 with 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, is expected to supplant Sachin Tendulkar as India’s youngest male debutant.
It hasn’t been the smoothest preparation for the hosts either, with skipper Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell set to play in the 1st T20I less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the 3rd England v New Zealand Test. Brook will be in the spotlight, immediately following Ben Stokes’ international retirement.
The limited-overs skipper’s talent has never been in question, but his maturity, decision-making and temperament leave a lot to be desired on and off the field. Perhaps this is the reason why veterans Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson have both been included in the squad.
So read on as we explain how to watch England vs India 2026 T20I series online, on TV and potentially free wherever you are.
Can you watch England vs India 2026 T20I series for free?
England vs India T20I coverage is locked behind a paywall, but in the US there are free trials available that will let you tune in for free.
The series airs on Willow TV, broadcast by DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) And Fubo (7-day free trial).
Kayo Sports in Australia comes with a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription starts at AU$30/month.
You’ll need a VPN to avoid being geoblocked if you’re currently abroad. We recommend NordVPN.
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How to Watch England vs India 2026 T20I Live Streams in USA
In the United States, streaming service dedicated to cricket Willow TV is the perfect place to watch all matches of the England vs India 2026 T20I series.
If you don’t have it in your cable package, you can watch Willow’s coverage through your choice of Sling TV Desi Binge More Or Dakshin Flex plans – from from $10 per month.
As we mentioned above, Willow TV is also available on DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) And Fubo (7-day free trial).
Outside the United States? To use NordVPN to watch Willow TV’s England vs India T20I coverage from anywhere.
How to Watch England vs India 2026 T20I Live Streams in UK
England vs India 2026 T20I series is broadcast on Aerial sports. The games are broadcast on the network’s Cricket and Main Event channels.
Sky Sports packages start from £35/month, or £20 if you’re already a Sky subscriber. You can also purchase a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
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How to Watch England vs India 2026 T20I Live Streams in India
The England vs India 2026 T20I series is being broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India, with live streaming available via SonyLIV.
Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at ₹599 for the mobile-only annual plan, while the Premium annual plan costs ₹999.
If you are currently outside India but want to watch an England vs India T20I live stream, you will need to get a VPNaccording to the instructions above.
How to Watch England vs India 2026 T20I Live Streams in Australia
England vs India T20I series is broadcast on Fox Cricket via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
Remember, if you are outside Australia during the series, get a VPN to stream ENG vs IND from anywhere in the world.
How to watch live streams of England vs India 2026 T20I in South Africa
The England vs India 2026 T20I series is being broadcast on Supersport in South Africa.
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch all five matches, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and will be ready to go.
How to Watch England vs India 2026 T20I Live Streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport Reviews presents the England vs India T20I series.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Those outside New Zealand for any part of the series can use NordVPN to access their home streaming service.
England vs India 2026 T20I FAQ
What is the England vs India 2026 T20I schedule?
Calendar
(All times BST)
1st T20I: – 5:30 p.m., Wednesday July 1 | Riverside land, Chester-le-Street
2nd T20I: – 2:30 p.m., Saturday July 4 | Old Trafford, Manchester
3rd T20I: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday July 7 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
4th T20I: 5:30 p.m., Thu July 9 – County Ground, Bristol
5th T20I: 2:30 p.m., Saturday July 11 – Rose Bowl, Southampton
Who are the England vs India 2026 T20I teams?
Squads
England T20I team: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), James Coles, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood
Indian T20I Team: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan (week), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (week), Abhishek Sharma, Suryansh Sheedge, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Washington Sundar, Prince Yadav
What time does the 1st T20I England vs India start?
Squads
Play at the Riverside Ground begins at 12:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. BST / 10 p.m. IST / 2:30 a.m. AEST (Thursday) for the 1st England v India T20I.
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