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There is virtually no day left free in the calendar as far as cricket is concerned. And to add to that is the upcoming England vs India T20 series. Not that fans are complaining. So, apart from the other team members, all eyes are on new sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who has added another compelling storyline to the highly anticipated series. The tour of England by India gets underway today, July 1, 2026.
If you are a fan and want to catch every bit of information that is flying around, here is all about the England vs India T20 2026 schedule time table - date, time, venue. Know when and where to watch the England vs India live too.
To watch live streaming, you will have to go to SonyLiv, and for TV coverage scoot over to Sony Sports. So, will the 15 year old finally get to walk out and bat for his country?
There are five T20Is coming up, spread across five different English grounds, followed by three ODIs later in the month. It's a long trip, a demanding one, and the kind of tour that tends to say a lot about where England and India actually stand. And as the England vs Indian T20 tour gradually progresses, perhaps we will all find out whether Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will become the biggest talking point.
1st T20I - Date: July 1, 2026 | Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | Time: 5:30 PM Local / 10:00 PM IST
2nd T20I - Date: July 4, 2026 | Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | Time: 2:30 PM Local / 7:00 PM IST
3rd T20I - Date: July 7, 2026 | Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham | Time: 5:30 PM Local / 10:00 PM IST
4th T20I - Date: July 9, 2026 | Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol | Time: 5:30 PM Local / 10:00 PM IST
5th T20I - Date: July 11, 2026 | Venue: Utilita Bowl, Southampton | Time: 2:30 PM Local / 7:00 PM IST
1st ODI - Date: July 14, 2026 | Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham | Time: 1:00 PM Local / 5:30 PM IST
2nd ODI - Date: July 16, 2026 | Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | Time: 1:00 PM Local / 5:30 PM IST
3rd ODI - Date: July 19, 2026 | Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London | Time: 11:00 AM Local / 3:30 PM IST
England vs India T20 2026 match live streaming is on SonyLiv, and TV coverage runs on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD. If you'd rather follow the series in a regional language, that option is covered too, with commentary also available on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4.
It's rare for a teenager to walk into a tour, but that's exactly the position Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finds himself in. He got his first India call up for the home series against Ireland, and then did not get to play a single match, watching from the sidelines.
Now he's back in the squad for England, and the question surrounding this entire tour has quietly become less about the results and more about whether a 15 year old will finally get his chance to debut. If he does, he will become India's youngest men's international cricketer, breaking a record that has belonged to Sachin Tendulkar for decades.
India hold the edge in the head to head, with 18 wins from 30 T20Is to England's 12. They also beat England in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi final and won the last bilateral T20 series played in England. That history puts England on the lookout for some overdue revenge at home.
When Does The England vs India T20I Series 2026 Begin?
The five-match England vs India T20I series begins on July 1, 2026, with the first match taking place at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.
Where Can I Watch England vs India T20 2026 Live Streaming And Telecast In India?
The England vs India T20 2026 live streaming will be on SonyLiv, while television coverage will be available on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, and Sony Sports Ten 4.
How Many Matches Will India Play On The England Tour In 2026?
India will play eight matches on the tour, five T20Is and three ODIs.
Why Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In The News?
The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi batting prodigy is part of India's squad and could make his international debut during the England series, potentially becoming India's youngest men's international cricketer.
