England vs India 1st T20 Match 2026, Live Streaming Details: The first T20 match of India's 2026 tour of England will be played today at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, England. The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM IST. Let us take a look at the details regarding the live coverage of the India vs. England match.
The first match of the five-game T20 series between England and India will be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The two teams will face each other for the first time since the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final, where Team India defeated England by 7 runs. England will take the field aiming to avenge that defeat.
Team India recently played a T20 series against Ireland, suffering a crushing 2-0 defeat. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, the team will look to put up a better performance in this series.
IND vs ENG (India vs England) Match Details
| Match | India vs England (IND vs ENG) |
| Series | India tour of England 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 1st July 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 PM (IST) - 04:30 PM (GMT) |
How to Watch ENG vs IND 1st t20 Match, Live Streaming and Telecast, 1 July 2026
You can watch the first ENG vs. IND T20I match on TV in India on the Sony Sports Network, and live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. The match will be played on July 1, 2026, at 10:00 PM IST at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.
TV Broadcast-
- India: Sony Sports Network channels.
- Free TV option: DD Sports (DD Free Dish) is also available as a free-to-air option.
Live Streaming-
- SonyLIV app and website in India.
- Some reports also mention JioHotstar for streaming.
How can I watch the ENG vs IND 1st T20 match live in England?
In England, the ENG vs IND first T20I match is being broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, and viewers in the UK can watch it live on NOW.
Where to watch in England—
- TV: Sky Sports Cricket.
- Streaming: NOW (Sky's streaming service).
