Here’s how to watch the India vs Pakistan live stream online. The India vs Pakistan live stream is one of the most anticipated games in the entire T20 World Cup 2021 — and who’s to say it won’t be a warm up for the eventual final?
That’s certainly a possibility, as these two sides are currently ranked no.2 and no.3 in the world and are in a marginally easier group than no.1 side England, with New Zealand, Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia their opposition in the Super 12.
They’re undoubtedly well placed to qualify for the semi finals from Super 12 Group 2, so this game may go a long way to determining which of them finishes top.
But aside from that there’s also obviously local pride at stake here — regardless of what happens afterwards, both sides will be desperate to win this India vs Pakistan clash.
India go into it as favorites — for the game and the tournament — and with good reason. Any batting line-up including Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul is going to score runs, while a frontline bowling unit including Jasprit Bumrah and R. Ashwin will not want for wickets.
The exact make up of India’s side is still in doubt, though: Hardik Pandya is set to bat at 6 despite not currently being fit enough to bowl, so India may play two all-rounders, with Ravindra Jadeja also coming in.
Pakistan, meanwhile, have an equally explosive top order including captain Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan. But it’s their bowlers who will need to step up if they are to win here — nobody will look forward to facing Shaheen Afridi but otherwise they lack form and experience on the pace front.
History certainly favors India: they have a 5-0 record over Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches. But that will count for nothing once the two sides take to the field at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium — anything could happen, and probably will.
Pakistan have won the toss and will bowl. Here’s how they line up:
India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi
In short, India vs Pakistan is the biggest game in cricket and you won’t want to miss this one. So here’s how to watch the India vs Pakistan live stream at the T20 World Cup.
And don’t forget to visit our full T20 World Cup 2021 hub for a guide to how to watch every game, plus fixtures, tables and more.
How to watch the India vs Pakistan live stream wherever you are
The India vs Pakistan live stream will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you’re not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?
The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you’re abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services to watch the games live as if you were in your lounge.
Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, thanks to its combination of superb speed, great customer service and excellent device support. It also offers a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could check it out without having to sign up long term.
How to watch the India vs Pakistan live stream in the UK
The India vs Pakistan live stream will be shown live in the U.K. on Sky Sports and via the Sky Go app. You’ll be able to find it on Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage starting at 2.30 p.m and the game at 3 p.m. BST.
If you already have a Sky subscription that doesn’t include Sports, you’ll need to pay £22/month to add those channels. If you don’t have Sky at all, it’ll cost you at least £41/month, depending on which other channels you choose.
Whichever package you go for, you’ll also gain access to coverage in 4K and HDR, so long as you also have an HDR-ready Sky Q box and HLG-compatible TV.
Another option is Sky’s Now Sports streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £19.99 or month-long access for £33.99. It’s available on virtually every streaming device and is a great option if you just want to watch for a fixed period.
All sounds great, right? But if you’re not in the U.K., you can still follow the India vs Pakistan live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
How to watch the India vs Pakistan live stream in the US
Cricket fans in the U.S. can watch the India vs Pakistan live stream on either Willow TV or ESPN Plus.
If you choose the Willow TV route, you can watch via various cable packages including Dish, Fios, Spectrum, Xfinity and more.
But if you’ve cut the cord and don’t have cable, don’t worry — because you can also watch Willow via Sling TV. You’ll need a Sling subscription, which costs $35 for either the Orange or Blue package, and can then add Willow TV for $10/month or $60/year. Advertisement
However, right now Sling is offering a 30-day trial for the bargain price of $10 and Willow TV is offering its first month for just $5 — so you could watch the entire T20 World Cup 2021 for just $15.
But what if you already use those services but aren’t in the U.S. right now? As we explained above, your best bet will be to use a VPN such as ExpressVPN so you can access them wherever you are and watch the India vs Pakistan live stream as if you were sat at home.
