Last Updated on July 1, 2022 by Rupesh Patil
The ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2021 event is set to kick off on October 23, 2021. The first Super 12 game will be played between Australia and South Africa. However, the most anticipated contest is going to be between the India vs Pakistan match that will be held on October 24, 2021. We have already listed out ways to watch the T20 World Cup 2021 in our previous article. However, if you don’t care much about the tournament but are passionate about the India – Pakistan rivalry, here’s how you can watch the cricket match without spending much.
How To Watch India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Live On Your Mobile and TV
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Get the latest technology news, reviews, and opinions on tech products right into your inboxThe India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021 match will light up the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). If you are ready to shell out some cash, Disney+ Hotstar will offer the best experience, complete in Full HD resolution. For details on its subscription plans and offers, we recommend checking out this article.
If you are looking for a free alternative, Doordarshan (DD) Sports will telecast India vs Pakistan match on TV. The same thing will also be streamed over nexGT web client, which can be accessed by following this link. Alternatively, you can download the nexGTV app on your smartphone. If you are a Reliance Jio user, you can use the Jio TV app on your Android smartphone or iPhone to watch the DD Sports for free. MXPlayer used to offer access to DD Sports, but the app has recently dropped the channel.
Since DD Sports is a free-to-air channel, you can easily watch it on most set-top boxes. If you don’t wish to go through the TV guide, here are the channel numbers to watch DD Sports.
Set-Top Box | Channel Number |
Airtel Digital | 224 HD, 298 SD |
Tata Sky | 453 |
Dish TV | 639 |
Big TV | 512 |
Sun Direct | 510 |
Hathway Cable | 189 |
DD Free Dish | 77 |
We are also adding a live scoreboard should you prefer text-based updates over the real action.
Airtel, Jio, & Vi Recharge Plans With Free Disney+ Hotstar Subscription
As we mentioned earlier, you can watch the India vs. Pakistan and all other T20 World Cup 2021 matches live on Disney+ Hotstar. Some recharge plans from Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vi come with a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription. All such plans are listed in the tables below along with their recharge amounts, Disney+ Hotstar subscription validity, and data allowance. Please note that the Disney+ Hotstar subscription that comes with these recharge plans will only be active until you have the recharge plan active.
Airtel Recharge Plan With Free Disney+ Hotstar | Disney+ Hotstar Subscription | Data & Validity |
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₹499 | 1 Year Subscription | 3GB/Day For 28 Days |
₹699 | 1 Year Subscription | 2GB/Day For 56 Days |
₹2798 | 1 Year Subscription | 2GB/Day For 365 Days |
Jio Recharge Plan With Free Disney+ Hotstar | Disney+ Hotstar Subscription | Data & Validity |
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₹499 | 1 Year Subscription | 3GB/Day For 28 Days + 6GB |
₹666 | 1 Year Subscription | 2GB/Day For 56 Days |
₹888 | 1 Year Subscription | 2GB/Day For 84 Days + 5GB |
₹2599 | 1 Year Subscription | 2GB/Day For 365 Days + 10GB |
Vi (Vodafone Idea) Recharge Plan With Free Disney+ Hotstar | Disney+ Hotstar Subscription | Data & Validity |
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₹501 | 1 Year Subscription | 3GB/Day For 28 Days + 16GB |
₹901 | 1 Year Subscription | 3GB/Day For 84 Days + 48GB |
₹701 | 1 Year Subscription | 3GB/Day For 56 Days + 32GB |
₹2595 | 1 Year Subscription | 1/5GB/Day For 365 Days |
Watch India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Game From Abroad
If you are currently outside India and don’t wish to miss this clash, here’s a list of official T20 World Cup broadcasters from across the globe.
Region | Telecast | Streaming |
USA | Willow, Willow Xtra | ESPN+ |
UK | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Sports app |
Canada | Willow Canada | Hotstar |
Continental Europe | NA | YuppTV |
Australia | Fox Cricket | Foxtel GO, Kayo Sports |
New Zealand | Sky Sport 3 | Skysportnow.co.nz & skygo.co.nz |
Caribbean | ESPN | ESPN |
Singapore | Astro Cricket | Hotstar |
Hong Kong | Astro Cricket | YuppTV |
Malaysia | Astro Cricket | Hotstar |
Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action | PlayGo |
South Africa | SuperSport Cricket | SuperSport app |
Sri Lanka | Siyatha TV, Star Sports | www.siyathatv.lk |
Middle East and North Africa | CricLife Max | Switch TV, Starz Play |
Afghanistan | RTA Sports & Ariana TV | NA |
Bangladesh | GTV, T-Sports & BTV | Rabbithole, Bioscope, MyGP |
Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan | Star Sports | NA |
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Probable Squad
Both teams have announced their probable players for the upcoming games. India’s Board of Control for Cricket took it to Twitter to announce its 15 man squad. It looks like team India doesn’t want to reveal its playing 11 till the last minute.
As per the official T20 World Cup website, India is likely to field the following players against Pakistan:,
Player | Role |
Rohit Sharma | Vice Captain |
Virat Kohli | Captain |
KL Rahul | Batsman |
Suryakumar Yadav | Batsman |
Rishabh Pant | Wicket Keeper |
Hardik Pandya | All Rounder |
Ravindra Jadeja | All Rounder |
Ravichandran Ashwin | All Rounder |
Mohammad Shami | Bowler |
Shardul Thakur | Bowler |
Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
Pakistan, on the other hand, has confirmed its 12-man squad via Pakistan Cricket Board’s Twitter account.
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