Is India vs England Free Live Telecast of 2nd T20I 2026 Available on DD Sports?
Catch all the action of the India vs England 2nd T20I 2026 today, July 4, from Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Find complete broadcast and streaming information for India, the UK, and USA. Get match timings (7:00 PM IST, 2:30 PM BST), venue details, and head-to-head statistics for this highly anticipated match between two cricketing powerhouses.
The much-anticipated second Twenty20 International of the five-match series between India and England is set to light up Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester today, Saturday, July 4, 2026. After the series opener at Chester-le-Street was washed out by rain with India having posted a competitive 189/7, both teams will be eager to take an early lead in this white-ball contest. England Playing XI For 2nd T20I vs India Announced: Jofra Archer Returns As Josh Tongue Handed Format Debut.
India, led by T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to bounce back from a recent 0-2 series defeat against Ireland. All eyes will also be on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who could potentially make his international debut and break Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record as India's youngest men's international player. England, under Harry Brook, will be keen to leverage their home advantage and start strong in what promises to be an enthralling series.
Match Details
The 2nd T20I between England and India will be played at the iconic Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. The match is scheduled to commence at 2:30 PM British Summer Time (BST) / 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
India vs England 2nd T20I – Key Timings:
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, England
Start Time (BST): 2:30 PM
Start Time (IST): 7:00 PM
Start Time (ET, USA): 9:30 AM
Is India vs England Free Live Telecast of 2nd T20I 2026 Available on DD Sports?
Cricket fans in India can watch the live broadcast for free exclusively on DD Sports. However, this free-to-air telecast is legally restricted to DD Free Dish and other terrestrial network users. Viewers subscribing to commercial cable or Direct-to-Home (DTH) platforms will not find the match on the standard DD Sports channel.
For viewers utilizing paid satellite networks, the Sony Sports Network holds the official television broadcast rights for the tour. The match is available across multiple regional channels, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 3 and Ten 4. Digital audiences can access the live stream through the subscription-based SonyLIV application and website. Manchester Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs England 2nd T20I 2026.
For Indian cricket enthusiasts, the live telecast of the India vs England 1st T20I, and indeed the entire series, will be exclusively available on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can tune into various Sony Sports channels, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, and Sony Sports Ten 5, which offer commentary in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.Digital audiences in India can catch all the live-streaming action on JioHotstar app and website
With both teams boasting formidable lineups and a history of intense rivalry, the 2nd T20I promises to be a gripping contest. Fans will be hoping for a full match and a decisive result as the series truly gets underway in Manchester.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 04, 2026 06:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
