It’s been a stormy period for the cricketing world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the much-awaited T20 World Cup had been postponed. But here is some good news for fans. The T20 wc that was scheduled for India in October 2020, has now been moved to the UAE and Oman. It will begin from October to November in 2021. Cricket fans all around the world are eagerly anticipating it with bated breath.
The arrangements for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 are nearly complete. They will take place in Oman and the UAE. The initial round matches will all take place in Oman City.
Fans who are eager to watch the live stream of the matches. Relax, you can enjoy the T20 World Cup and here is how you can do so.
Here is all you need to know about T20 World Cup 2021:
Date:
The International Cricket Council has revealed that the matches will begin on October 17 and will end by November 14th, 2021.
How to Watch the T20 Cricket Live:
These television networks have been granted exclusive broadcasting rights to the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in their respective nations.
Country Name TV Broadcast:
1. India & Sub Continent: DD Sports, Star Sports HD, Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3
2. Australia: Fox Sports, Channel 9
3. Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
4. Bangladesh: Ghazi Tv (GTV)
5. Sri Lanka: SLRC (Channel Eye)
6. United Kingdom: Sky Sports
7. South Africa: Super Sports
8. Singapore: Star Cricket, Star Hub and Singtel
9. New Zealand: SKY Sport
10. Middle East-N. Africa: OSN
11. Malaysia: Fox International Channels
12. Hong Kong: Star Cricket
13. Caribbean: ESPN
Where to Watch T20 WC in the USA:
Willow TV and Hotstar provide T20 live streaming in the US and a few other regions. If you can’t watch cricket matches on Hotstar or Willow TV, you can use a VPN to get instant access.
Where To Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2021 In India:
- Star Sports will broadcast live coverage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in India.
- Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3.
- Star Sports 1 will broadcast the matches with Hindi commentary.
On DTH connection you can watch on the following channels:
Tata Sky:
- Star Sports 1: Channel 455 (SD) & Channel 454 (HD)
- Star Sports 2: Channel 457 (SD) & Channel 456 (HD)
- Star Sports 3: Channel 458 (SD)
DishTV:
- Star Sports 1: Channel 603 (SD) & Channel 602 (HD)
- Star Sports 2: Channel 605 (SD) & Channel 604 (HD)
- Star Sports 3: Channel 650 (SD)
Airtel Digital TV:
- Star Sports 1: Channel 277 (SD) & Channel 278 (HD)
- Star Sports 2: Channel 279 (SD) & Channel 280 (HD)
- Star Sports 3: Channel 306 (SD)
Videocon D2h:
- Star Sports 1: Channel 401 (SD) & Channel 923 (HD)
- Star Sports 2: Channel 403 (SD) & Channel 924 (HD)
Sun Direct:
- Star Sports 1: Channel 500 (SD) & Channel 972 (HD)
- Star Sports 2: Channel 502 (SD) & Channel 974 (HD)
- Star Sports 3: Channel 518 (SD
Cricket fans can also stream the ICC T20 World Cup live online via the Disney plus Hotstar app. Purchase the VIP subscription, which is available for INR 399/year.
How to Watch the T20 Cricket Live Online from Anywhere:
Hotstar is the official broadcaster of all T20 World Cup matches in the United States, United Kingdom, and India. You can easily watch T20 cricket live streaming on the Hotstar app. But Hotstar may not be accessible in some regions.
Here’s how you can watch T20 cricket live on Hotstar from anywhere:
- Get the PureVPN chrome extension.
- Connect: to a US server.
- Watch the T20 World Cup on Hotstar trouble-free.
WHO IS PLAYING IN THE T20 WORLD CUP?
There will be 16 teams playing in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
See below for the full list of teams set to compete.
- India
- Pakistan
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Afghanistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
- Papua New Guinea
- Ireland
- Namibia
- Scotland
- Oman
T20 World Cup Groups:
Round 1
Group A Group B
Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Ireland Scotland
Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Namibia Oman
Super 12s:
Group A Group B
1, Australia a) India
2. England b) Pakistan
3. South Africa c) New Zealand
4. West Indies d) Afghanistan
1st in Round 1 Group A 1st in Round 1 Group B
2nd in Round 1 Group B 2nd in Round 1 Group A
2021 T20 World Cup Fixtures:
Round 1
Match Date Venue
- Oman v Papua New Guinea October 17 Oman
- Bangladesh v Scotland October 17 Oman
- Ireland v Netherlands October 18 Abu Dhabi
- Sri Lanka v Namibia October 18 Abu Dhabi
- Scotland v Papua New Guinea October 19 Oman
- Oman v Bangladesh October 19 Oman
- Namibia v Netherlands October 20 Abu Dhabi
- Sri Lanka v Ireland October 20 Abu Dhabi
- Bangladesh v Papua New Guinea October 21 Oman
- Oman v Scotland October 21 Oman
- Namibia v Ireland October 22 Sharjah
- Sri Lanka v Netherlands October 22 Sharjah
Super12 – Group 1:
Match Date Time (local time) Venue
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- Australia v South Africa October 23, 2021, 2 pm Abu Dhabi
- England v West Indies October 23, 2021, 6 pm Dubai
- A1 v B2 October 24, 2021, 2 pm Sharjah
- South Africa v West Indies October 26, 2021, 2 pm Dubai
- England v B2 October 27, 2021, 2 pm Abu Dhabi
- Australia v A1 October 28, 2021, 6 pm Dubai
- West Indies v B2 October 29, 2021, 2 pm Sharjah
- South Africa v A1 October 30, 2021, 2 pm Sharjah
- England v Australia October 30, 2021, 6 pm Dubai
- England v A1 November 1, 2021, 6 pm Sharjah
- South Africa v B2 November 2, 2021, 2 pm Abu Dhabi
- Australia v B2 November 4, 2021 2 pm Dubai
- West Indies v A1 November 4, 2021, 6 pm Abu Dhabi
- Australia v West Indies November 6, 2021, 2 pm Abu Dhabi
- England v South Africa November 6, 2021, 2 pm Abu Dhabi
Super12 – Group 2
Match Date Time (local time) Venue
- India v Pakistan October 24, 2021, 6 pm Dubai
- Afghanistan v B1 October 25, 2021, 6 pm Sharjah
- Pakistan v New Zealand October 26, 2021, 6 pm Sharjah
- B1 v A2 October 27, 2021, 6 pm Abu Dhabi
- Afghanistan v Pakistan October 29, 2021, 6 pm Dubai
- Afghanistan v A2 October 31, 2021, 2 pm Abu Dhabi
- India v New Zealand October 31, 2021, 6 pm Dubai
- Pakistan v A2 November 2, 2021, 6 pm Abu Dhabi
- New Zealand v B1 November 3, 2021, 2 pm Dubai
- India v Afghanistan November 3, 2021, 6 pm Abu Dhabi
- New Zealand v A2 November 5, 2021, 2 pm Sharjah
- India v B1 November 5, 2021 6 pm Dubai
- New Zealand v Afghanistan November 7, 2021, 2 pm Abu Dhabi
- Pakistan v B1 November 7, 2021, 6 pm Sharjah
- India v A2 November 8, 2021, 6 pm Dubai
Semi-Finals:
Match Date Venue
Semifinal 1 – A1 v B2 6 pm – November 10, 2021, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Semifinal 2 – B1 v A2 6pm – November 11, 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Dubai
Final:
Final 6 pm – November 14, 2021, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
T20 World Cup 2021 Venues:
ICC has announced four different venues for hosting T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman.
- Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
- Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
So, don’t forget to stream the matches live and enjoy!
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