The Hundred 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast in India
Discover how to watch The Hundred 2026 live in India, as the tournament kicks off today, July 21, with MI London facing SunRisers Leeds. Get exclusive TV telecast details on Star Sports Network and live streaming options on JioHotstar. Find comprehensive match timings in IST and a global guide to broadcast partners for this revolutionary 100-ball cricket.
The sixth season of The Hundred, English cricket's innovative 100-ball tournament, ignites today, July 21, 2026, promising a month of electrifying action and significant new developments. This edition marks a transformative era for the competition, with several franchises undergoing rebrands due to new ownership, including Oval Invincibles now known as MI London, Northern Superchargers as SunRisers Leeds, and Manchester Originals as Manchester Super Giants. The tournament, renowned for its fast-paced format and equal billing for men's and women's competitions, will culminate in the finals at Lord's on August 16. Kane Williamson Appointed Manchester Super Giants' Batting Coach For Men's The Hundred 2026.
Today's opening double-header at the iconic Kia Oval in London sets the stage, featuring newly rebranded sides MI London and SunRisers Leeds in both the women's and men's competitions. Cricket enthusiasts are eager to witness the defending men's champions, MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles), begin their title defense under their new global identity, having won the title in the last three years.
The Hundred 2026 Opening Day Fixtures (July 21, 2026)
The Kia Oval in London will host a thrilling twin bill to kick off the season:
- Women's Competition: MI London vs SunRisers Leeds
- Time: 2:45 PM BST | 7:15 PM IST
- Venue: The Kia Oval, London, England
- Men's Competition: MI London vs SunRisers Leeds
- Time: 6:30 PM BST | 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: The Kia Oval, London, England
Where to Watch The Hundred 2026 Live Streaming in India
In a significant development for Indian cricket fans, JioHotstar has acquired the exclusive linear and digital broadcasting rights for The Hundred 2026 from Sony Pictures Networks India . This means all 68 matches of both the men's and women's competitions will be accessible across their platforms. Real Madrid Star Jude Bellingham Invests in The Hundred Franchise 'Birmingham Phoenix'.
| Platform Type | Broadcaster/Platform |
|---|---|
| Television | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
This marks a change from previous seasons, with JioHotstar now being the go-to destination for fans in India to catch all the high-octane 100-ball cricket action. The women's tournament is set to be a major draw for Indian audiences, featuring several prominent national players such as Smriti Mandhana (Manchester Super Giants), Jemimah Rodrigues (Southern Brave), Deepti Sharma (Sunrisers Leeds), Richa Ghosh (Manchester Super Giants), Kiran Navgire (London Spirit), Shweta Sehrawat (MI London), Asha Sobhana (Trent Rockets), and Nandani Sharma (Welsh Fire) across the franchises.
Global Broadcast Partners for The Hundred 2026
Cricket fans around the world can tune into The Hundred 2026 via various broadcast and streaming platforms:
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports (all matches), BBC (16 selected matches, free-to-air, including opener and final)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Australia: Fox Sports (via Foxtel), Kayo Sports
- South Africa: SuperSport (via DStv Stream Premium)
- New Zealand: Sky Sport (via Sky Sport Now)
- Caribbean: Rush
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA) / South East Asia: Cricbuzz TV
With new teams, a combined men's and women's trophy, and a fresh broadcasting landscape in key regions like India, The Hundred 2026 is poised to deliver an unmissable spectacle of short-format cricket. Fans globally are geared up for a thrilling competition, culminating in the finals on August 16.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 21, 2026 06:57 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
