The highly anticipated ICC World Cup T20 2016 has finally begun, with the host nation India facing off against New Zealand in Nagpur on Tuesday. The excitement is palpable as India, riding high on their recent victories in the Asia Cup and the Australia series, enters the tournament as a strong contender. With the tournament being held on home soil, the pressure is on for India to deliver a stellar performance. But for cricket fans worldwide, the question on everyone’s mind is – how can I watch this action-packed tournament live online? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the various streaming options available in India and across the globe, ensuring you don’t miss a single over of this thrilling cricketing spectacle.
Live Streaming Options in India
For fans tuned in from India, the ICC World T20 2016 promises to be a visual feast. All matches will be broadcasted live on Star Sports’ TV channels and the state broadcaster, Doordarshan, will also be showcasing the India matches and all the matches from the knockout stage onwards. If your preferred method is online, you can catch the games via the Star Sports website or through their dedicated apps for Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. While there might be a slight delay of around 5 minutes in the stream, the quality is exceptional making it a smooth and enjoyable viewing experience.
Catching the Action Beyond India
For those living outside India, don’t worry! You can still experience the ICC World T20 2016 live online, thanks to various regional broadcasters.
USA
In the USA, Willow TV is your go-to destination for all the World Cup action. The channel holds the broadcast rights for the tournament in the USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. To watch online, get your hands on the Willow TV app for Android, iOS, or Windows Mobile.
UK
Cricket fans in England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland can rejoice! Sky Sports has secured the broadcasting rights for the tournament, offering complete coverage. For a detailed schedule of matches, visit the Sky Sports website. To access online streaming, head over to the Sky Go website or download their dedicated apps for Android and iOS. If you don’t have a Sky subscription, you can still enjoy the tournament with a contract-free day, week, or month pass via Sky’s Now TV platform.
Australia
Down under, the ICC World T20 2016 will be broadcasted live by Fox Sports Network and Network 9. To catch the matches online, you need a Foxtel Play subscription, details of which are available on the Fox website. Alternatively, you can also enjoy the tournament through Channel 9.
New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa
In New Zealand, Sky Sports is your source for the tournament, with live streaming available through their Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 3 channels. You will need a Sky Go subscription for access, which can be purchased through the Sky TV website.
For those in Pakistan, the ICC World T20 2016 will be broadcasted on Ten Sports and PTV Sports. PTV Sports, specifically, offers free online streaming (only for Pakistan residents) through their website.
In South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa, SuperSport 2 and SuperSport 6 are the channels to tune in to. Watch the matches live online through the SuperSport website. This network will also be broadcasting the tournament throughout different regions like Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, St Helena, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, and Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Canada
Sri Lanka will have live coverage of the ICC World T20 2016 on SLRC’s Channel Eye.
In Bangladesh, three channels — Maasranga TV, Bangladesh TV, and Gazi TV – will be broadcasting the tournament live. Of these, Maasranga TV offers online live streaming.
Fans in Canada can watch the ICC World T20 2016 live on ATN.
Middle East and North Africa
OSN holds the broadcasting rights for the ICC World T20 2016 in the Middle East and North Africa. If you reside in any of these regions: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, Western Sahara, and Yemen, you can enjoy the live stream through the OSN website.
Rest of the World
The ICC World T20 2016 is reaching fans globally thanks to various broadcasters. According to information on the Star Sports’ apps, their platform will be live streaming the tournament in regions like: Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Congo, Cook Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, East Timor, Estonia, Europe (generic), Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guernsey, Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mayotte, Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Palau, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Helena, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Georgia/South Sandwich Isl., South Korea, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, USA Minor Outlying Islands, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, and Wallis and Futuna.
ESPN and ESPN 2 will also be streaming the ICC World T20 2016 live in a vast array of regions, including: Antarctica, Argentina, Aruba, Ascension Island, Belize, Bolivia, Bonaire, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Anguilla, Tortola, Montserrat, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and Turks & Caicos Islands.
If your region isn’t listed in the above, be sure to check if the live stream is available on Star Sports’ Hotstar website. It’s marked as the official broadcaster for the "rest of the world" by the ICC. For any uncertainties, consult the ICC’s list of official World Cup broadcasters.
So, grab your snacks and drinks and settle in for an exciting journey through the ICC World Cup T20 2016 . With access to live streaming from every corner of the world, you won’t want to miss a single moment of intense cricketing action. Let us know in the comments which region you are watching from and how you are enjoying the tournament!
