How to watch India vs USA — stream T20 World Cup 2026 match for *FREE*

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Defending champions India will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on February 7. Ranked #1 on the Men's T20I Team Rankings, India has been playing some dominating cricket lately. The team has stacked up 250 runs in a T20I innings thrice since the last World Cup, all against test-playing nations.

You can watch the India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.

India vs USA T20 World Cup match live streams: TV schedule, dates

The India vs USA 2026 T20 World Cup match starts on Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m. IST / 8:30 a.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. GMT
• U.S. — Willow TV via Sling
• U.K. — Sky Sports
• FREE STREAMS — ICC.tv (select countries)
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free

The men in blue will enter the competition with some confidence after crushing New Zealand 4-1 in the recently concluded T20 series. Their batters looked in supreme form – while Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan were belligerent with the bat, captain Suryakumar Yadav finally found his lost form and ended as the highest run-getter of the series.

The USA, on the other hand, is playing only its second T20 World Cup, after hosting the tournament in 2024. This young cricketing nation surprised everyone when they beat Pakistan in the last tournament, inflicting a group-stage exit for them.

Led by captain Monank Patel, the team features some exciting talents that have been playing various T20 leagues around the world, such as Shubham Ranjane (batter), Andries Gous (opening batter), Saurabh Netravalkar (pace bowler), and Harmeet Singh (all-rounder). The team brings a good mix of youth and experience, capable of causing some upsets in the tournament.

India, on the back of its strong batting prowess, will look to clinch a third T20 title and become the first nation to successfully defend the Cup. Meanwhile, the USA will be keen to spoil the Indian party with some compelling performances.

Here's how to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 online and on TV — starting with free streaming options.

Can I watch India vs USA for free?

The India vs USA T20 World Cup match is free-to-air via ICC.tv. The full list of countries is available here, but Australia, England, India, New Zealand and South Africa are not included. All you have to do is register for an account.

The match is also free-to-air on PTV Sports in Pakistan and on TV Supreme in Sri Lanka.

Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch the India vs USA match for free — we’ll show you how below.

How to watch India vs USA World Cup 2026 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cricket on your usual subscription?

You can still watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the India vs USA T20 World Cup coverage on ICC.tv, choose 'Spain' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ICC.tv, sign in, and watch the India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match live.

How to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live stream in the U.S.

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In the U.S., the India vs USA World Cup match is exclusive to Willow TV.

Willow TV is available from a number of cable providers including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more, or as its own standalone service.

Alternatively, cricket fans can access Willow TV via Sling TV:

Sling TV just $10/month

Sling TV is one of the most affordable OTT services out there, and it has an unbeatable deal for cricket fans. The Desi Binge Plus and Dakshin Flex plans get you a Willow TV subscription from just $10/month, with no need to sign up to the Blue or Orange bundles first. No long contracts either. Willow TV is where you'll find the majority of all cricket live streams in the U.S., which means Sling TV alone has everything more or less covered.

How to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live stream in the U.K.

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In the U.K., the India vs USA T20 match is being shown on Sky Sports.

Packages start from £22/month if you're an existing customer — or check out Sky TV deals and packages if you want to sign up. Alternatively, Now Sports offers Daily, Monthly and Annual passes. Prices start at £14.99 for 24-hour access.

Away from the U.K. right now? NordVPN will unblock the India vs USA T20 World Cup match for you.

How to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live stream in Australia

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In Australia, the India vs USA T20 World Cup match is being shown on Prime Video.

A subscription costs AU$6.99/month or AU$59/year after a 30-day FREE trial.

If you're on holiday outside Australia, you can still follow the India vs USA coverage by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.

How to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live stream in India

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In India, the India vs USA T20 World Cup match is available to watch on Star Sports on TV and JioHotstar digitally.

Subscriptions to JioHotstar cost around Rs. 299/month (around $3.50 USD), with the option to alternatively purchase an annual package for Rs. 899 ($10.50 USD).

Not in India for the opening match? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the India vs USA match action on your account as if you were back home.

How to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live stream in South Africa

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In South Africa, the India vs USA T20 World Cup match is on subscription service SuperSport.

You'll need a DStv access package to watch the action live on SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.

Traveling away from South Africa right now? Access your coverage by using NordVPN.

How to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live stream in New Zealand

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The India vs USA T20 World Cup match is on Sky Sport Now in New Zealand. A subscription costs $29.99/day, $54.99/month or $549.99/year.

If you're a subscriber but you're not in New Zealand right now, try using NordVPN to watch the cricket as if you were back at home.

India vs USA T20 World Cup match 2026 Q+A

When and where is the India vs USA match?

The India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai at 7 p.m. IST / 8:30 a.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. GMT.

India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 squads

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh

USA: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane

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