The crucial Group B encounter between Ireland and Zimbabwe at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is currently experiencing a weather delay. Rain has taken over the ground in Kandy, and the toss has been pushed back.
This is a “do-or-die” match for Ireland to keep their Super 8 hopes alive, while a win for Zimbabwe would secure them a historic spot in the next round. Here is how you can catch the action live once play resumes.
India: Watch Live on JioHotstar & Star Sports
For fans in India and the subcontinent, the match is being broadcast across the JioStar network.
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- Digital Streaming:JioHotstar (App & Website)
- Cost: FREE for all mobile app users (Standard Definition). A subscription is required for HD/4K on Web or Smart TVs.
- Television: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and Star Sports Hindi.
- Original Schedule: The match was slated to start at 3:00 PM IST (Toss at 2:30 PM), but play is currently on hold due to rain.
Global Broadcast Partners
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket | NOW / Sky Go |
| Zimbabwe / Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC / YouTube Primetime |
| Australia | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| Middle East (MENA) | CricLife Max | StarzPlay |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports / A-Sports | Tamasha / Myco / Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka (Co-Hosts) | Star Sports / Dialog TV | Dialog Play / ThePapare.com |
Match Updates & Context
- Weather Update: As of 3:00 PM IST, the entire ground is under covers. Forecasts suggest conditions may improve later in the evening.
- Qualification Scenarios: * Zimbabwe: A win takes them to 6 points and guarantees a Super 8 berth. If the match is washed out, the shared point would still likely put them in a very strong position.
- Ireland: Must win to stay in the race. A washout would be devastating for their qualification chances.
- Recent Form: Zimbabwe enters as “giant-killers” after stunning Australia by 23 runs. Ireland recently bounced back with a 96-run victory over Oman.+1
Quick Watch Summary
| Detail | Information |
| Event | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Group B) |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy |
| Status | Toss Delayed (Rain) |
| Mobile Stream | FREE on JioHotstar App (India) |
