Unite8 Sports Channel Number on Airtel Digital TV, TATA Play, Videocon d2h, Dish TV: Where to Watch Telecast of India vs Zimbabwe T20 2026 On DTH
Catch all the action of the India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series 2026 starting July 23. Find out the Unite8 Sports channel numbers on Airtel Digital TV, TATA Play, Videocon d2h, and Dish TV, plus FanCode live streaming details. The series, featuring Shreyas Iyer's Indian squad against Sikandar Raza's Zimbabwe, will be played at 4:30 PM IST at Harare Sports Club.
A fresh-faced Indian squad, led by Shreyas Iyer, is set to clash with Zimbabwe in a three-match T20 International series beginning today, July 23, 2026, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. All three encounters are scheduled to commence at 4:30 PM IST, promising exciting afternoon cricket action for Indian viewers. Where to Watch India vs Zimbabwe 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Channel.
The series marks a significant opportunity for the Indian side, particularly for captain Shreyas Iyer, who is yet to secure a victory as T20I skipper, following recent series defeats to Ireland and England. Meanwhile, hosts Zimbabwe will be keen to leverage home advantage after a recent T20I series loss to Bangladesh.
India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series 2026 Schedule
The entire series will be played at a single venue, the Harare Sports Club, ensuring consistent playing conditions throughout.
| Match | Date | Start Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | July 23, 2026 (Thursday) | 4:30 PM | Harare Sports Club |
| 2nd T20I | July 25, 2026 (Saturday) | 4:30 PM | Harare Sports Club |
| 3rd T20I | July 26, 2026 (Sunday) | 4:30 PM | Harare Sports Club |
Where to Watch: TV Channels & Live Streaming in India
For Indian audiences, the India vs Zimbabwe T20I series will be broadcast live on the newly launched Unite8 Sports network. The network, which commenced operations on June 2, 2026, includes four channels: Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD.
Additionally, Doordarshan Sports (DD Sports) will also provide live telecast of the series via DD Free Dish. For those preferring to stream, all matches will be available live on the FanCode app and website. FanCode offers various viewing options, including a match pass for ₹35, a tour pass for ₹89, or monthly/yearly unlimited live stream passes for ₹99/₹999 respectively. Zimbabwe Announces Squad For IND vs ZIM T20I Series 2026; Sikandar Raza Named Captain, Wessly Madhevere and Newman Nyamhuri Return.
Unite8 Sports Channel Numbers on Major DTH Platforms
Cricket enthusiasts can tune into Unite8 Sports on the following DTH platforms. Please note that channel numbers can be subject to change, and viewers are advised to verify with their service provider for the most current information.
| DTH Provider | Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Play | Unite8 Sports 1 | 495 |
| Unite8 Sports 1 HD | 494 | |
| Unite8 Sports 2/HD | 492/493 | |
| Airtel Digital TV | Unite8 Sports (SD/HD) | 300-303 |
| Dish TV | Unite8 Sports (SD/HD) | 631-634 |
| Videocon d2h (d2h) | Unite8 Sports (SD/HD) | 502, 503, 558, 559 |
Team Form and Head-to-Head
India holds a commanding lead in the head-to-head T20I record against Zimbabwe, having won 11 out of 14 matches played between the two nations. Zimbabwe has secured victory in 3 encounters.
India, despite their recent T20 World Cup triumphs in 2024 and 2026, enters this series under pressure, having lost their last two T20I series against Ireland and England. Shreyas Iyer will be looking for a strong performance to turn his captaincy fortunes around.
Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, has an overall T20I record of 57 victories, 109 defeats, 2 ties and 3 no results from 171 matches as of September 2025. They will be hoping to challenge the Indian side on their home turf and improve their recent form.
As the series gets underway, cricket fans across India will be keenly watching to see if Iyer's young brigade can bounce back to winning ways or if Zimbabwe can pull off an upset in Harare.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 23, 2026 10:20 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
