The England vs India 2026 T20I series will feature five matches that could hardly be more fascinatingly balanced. Both sides have struggled recently so you won’t want to miss a ball, starting today at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
India have sensationally waived the services of their T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav. Shreyas Iyer, despite last featuring in a T20I in December 2023, has taken over the reins, with Yadav not even in the squad. Still, Iyer had an ignominious start with a 2-0 series defeat against Ireland last month.
The captaincy issue has overshadowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long-awaited international arrival. The 15-year-old phenom, who was the IPL 2026 top-scorer with 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, is set to challenge Sachin Tendulkar as India’s youngest men’s debutant.
It hasn’t been the smoothest build-up for the hosts either, with captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell set to play in the 1st T20I less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the England v New Zealand 3rd Test. Brook will be very much in the spotlight, immediately following Ben Stokes’ international retirement.
The limited-overs captain’s talent has never been in doubt, but his maturity, decision-making and temperament have left much to be desired both on and off the field. That is perhaps 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 nothing.
The series is shown on Willow TV, which is carried 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.
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How to watch England vs India 2026 T20I live streams in USA
In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch every match of England vs India 2026 T20I series.
If you don’t have it as part of your cable package, you can see Willow coverage through your selection of Sling TVs Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starts from $10 per month.
As we have mentioned above, Willow TV is also available on DirecTV Stream (5-Day Free Trial) and Fubo (7-day free trial).
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How to watch England vs India 2026 T20I live streams in UK
England vs India 2026 T20I series is shown on Sky Sports. The games will be shown on the network’s Cricket and Main Event channels.
Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £20 if you’re an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, you can get 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
England vs India 2026 T20I series will be shown on Sony Sports Network in India, with live streaming available via Sony LIFE.
Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at INR 599 for the annual mobile-only subscription, while the annual Premium subscription costs INR 999.
If you are currently out of India but want to watch an England vs India T20I live stream, you must 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 shown 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 out of Australia at all during the series, get a VPN to stream ENG vs IND from anywhere in the world.
How to watch England vs India 2026 T20I live streams in South Africa
England vs India 2026 T20I series will be shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You must have one DStv access package to watch all five games, with prices starting at Rs 99/month for the streaming version.
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How to watch England vs India 2026 T20I live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sports NZ shows England vs India T20I series.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream included Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Those outside New Zealand to 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?
Schedule
(All times BST)
1st T20I: – 17.30, Wednesday 1 July | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
2nd T20I: – 2.30 p.m., Saturday 4 July | Old Trafford, Manchester
3. T20Is: 5.30pm, Tuesday 7th July – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
4. T20Is: 5.30pm, Thu 9th July – County Ground, Bristol
5. T20Is: 2.30pm, Saturday 11 July – Rose Bowl, Southampton
What is the England vs India 2026 T20I squads?
Squads
England T20I Squad: 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
India T20I squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan (wk), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Yahav Sundar, Vavanshi, Washington
When does England vs India 1st T20I start?
Squads
Games at the Riverside Ground start at 12:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM BST / 10:00 PM IST / 2:30 AM AEST (Thursday) for England vs India 1st T20I.
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