The opening match of the two-game bilateral series is scheduled to take place today, Friday, June 26, 2026.

The match is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The official toss between the two captains will take place thirty minutes earlier.

The first T20I will be hosted at the picturesque Civil Service Cricket Club, located in Stormont, Belfast.

Sony Pictures Networks India holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for this tour. Fans can tune in to Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD to watch the live action on TV with English commentary. Regional language options may also be toggled depending on your cable provider.

The match will be available for digital streaming on SonyLIV app and its official website. Viewers will require an active premium subscription to access the high-definition live feed.

The live broadcast and streaming require a television connection or premium OTT subscription, but cricket fans can follow over-by-over text commentary, real-time ball tracking, and live score updates for free on official BCCI website.