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India walks into the County Ground in Bristol today with its back against the wall. Down 0-2 after a washout in Durham and two lopsided defeats, Shreyas Iyer’s side needs a win just to keep the five-match series breathing. Lose, and England lift the trophy with a game to spare.
Here’s everything you need: streaming platforms, TV channels, match timing, venue details, and where to catch every ball live, wherever you are.
England vs India 4th T20I live streaming details (quick answer)
| Match | England vs India, 4th T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | India tour of England 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Match Time (IST) | 10:00 PM |
| Toss Time (IST) | 9:30 PM |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar app and website |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Score | ESPNcricinfo, JioHotstar |
Where to watch England vs India 4th T20I live in India
JioHotstar carries the streaming rights for this series in India, as part of Sony Sports Network’s digital coverage.
Official streaming platform: JioHotstar (app and website).
Subscription plans: You’ll need an active JioHotstar subscription to stream in HD without ads. Basic access is available through select mobile recharge plans too, so check your JioHotstar app for current pricing before the toss.
Mobile app: Download JioHotstar from the Play Store or App Store. Sign in, search “England vs India,” and you’re set.
Smart TV support: JioHotstar works on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and most smart TVs with the app pre-installed or downloadable.
Laptop/desktop streaming: Head to jiohotstar.com, log in, and stream directly through your browser.
Supported devices: Android, iOS, Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, and web browsers.
England vs India 4th T20I live telecast TV channel
| Country | TV Channel |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD (English); Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4 (Hindi and regional commentary) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Kayo Sports (streaming; check local listings for linear TV) |
| USA | Willow TV (via Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo) |
| Canada | Willow TV, FanCode |
| UAE | Starzplay / OSN (check local listings) |
| South Africa | SuperSport (check local listings) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ (check local listings) |
A few of these are best-guess based on regional broadcast patterns for India-England cricket. If you’re outside India, UK, US, or Australia, double-check with your local broadcaster’s schedule closer to the toss.
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England vs India 4th T20I match time today
| Region | Local Time |
|---|---|
| India (IST) | 10:00 PM |
| England (BST) | 5:30 PM |
| UAE | 8:30 PM |
| USA (ET) | 12:30 PM |
| Australia (AEST) | 2:30 AM (Friday, July 10) |
Toss happens 30 minutes before the first ball, so 9:30 PM IST / 5:00 PM BST.
England vs India 4th T20I venue details
Stadium: County Ground, Bristol (also known as the Gloucestershire County Ground).
City: Bristol, England.
Capacity: Roughly 8,000, one of the smaller venues on this tour, which usually means a packed, loud atmosphere.
Pitch report: Bristol’s surface has a reputation for rewarding batters. Historical scoring rates here sit well above 9 an over, and the pitch tends to get better for batting as the game wears on. Seamers get some early movement with the new ball, but spinners have generally struggled to make a big impact.
Average first innings score: T20Is at this ground have regularly produced totals in the 180-200 range when conditions stay dry.
Toss record: Chasing has historically had a slight edge at Bristol, so don’t be surprised if the toss-winning captain bowls first.
Weather forecast: Good news for a full game. Conditions are expected to stay warm and dry through the evening, with temperatures easing from around 33°C at 5 PM local time to about 26°C by 10 PM, and rain probability under 5% for the match window. After the washout in Durham, both teams will take that.
Probable playing XI
England probable XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer/Josh Tongue.
England’s pace duo of Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue has done the real damage so far, repeatedly breaking through India’s top order with extra pace and bounce. Expect the same template unless there’s a fitness scare.
India probable XI: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna.
The big question mark is Sanju Samson. He played the series opener, then made way for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for matches two and three. Sooryavanshi hasn’t set the series alight yet, but he hasn’t flopped either, and India’s think tank now has to decide whether restoring Samson’s experience is worth disrupting a top order that’s already misfiring.
England vs India 4th T20I live score and ball-by-ball updates
Once the match starts, you can track it in real time through:
- Live score: JioHotstar and ESPNcricinfo update every ball as it happens.
- Commentary: Both English and Hindi commentary streams run on JioHotstar; Sony Sports Network TV channels carry regional commentary too.
- Scorecard: Full batting and bowling scorecards refresh live on JioHotstar and Cricinfo.
- Match highlights: Available on JioHotstar shortly after the game, plus official BCCI and ECB social channels.
- Post-match presentation: Streamed live on JioHotstar right after the final over, covering player-of-the-match and captain interviews.
Head-to-head record in T20Is
| Matches | India Won | England Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
India holds the overall edge historically, including a seven-run win over England in the semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup back in March. But that record counts for very little right now. On this tour, England has been the sharper, more clinical side by a wide margin.
England vs India 2026 T20I series schedule
| Match | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Durham | July 2, 2026 | No result (rain) |
| 2nd T20I | Old Trafford, Manchester | July 4, 2026 | England won |
| 3rd T20I | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | July 7, 2026 | England won by 125 runs |
| 4th T20I | County Ground, Bristol | July 9, 2026 | Live today |
| 5th T20I | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | July 11, 2026 | Upcoming |
That 125-run defeat in Nottingham is India’s heaviest ever in T20Is, and their total of 76 is the second-lowest they’ve ever posted in the format. Rough numbers to be carrying into a must-win game.
Key players to watch
India
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer, still hunting his first win since taking over the T20I reins.
- Best batter: Abhishek Sharma, who’s already hit his 100th career six this series, the fastest player ever to reach that mark.
- Best bowler: Arshdeep Singh, who removed both England openers without a run on the board earlier in the series.
- All-rounder: Axar Patel, fresh off becoming the first Indian spinner to reach 100 T20I wickets.
England
- Captain: Harry Brook, leading a side that’s dominated every completed match so far.
- Power hitter: Phil Salt, in the form of his life and the biggest reason England’s totals keep climbing.
- Fast bowler: Jofra Archer, the standout quick of the series alongside Josh Tongue.
- Spin option: Adil Rashid, England’s control bowler through the middle overs.
Fantasy cricket tips (optional)
- Captain choices: Phil Salt or Abhishek Sharma, both in form and likely to bat through the powerplay.
- Vice-captain choices: Jofra Archer for wicket-taking upside, or Axar Patel for a mix of wickets and useful lower-order runs.
- Safe picks: Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh.
- Differential picks: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, if he plays. Low ownership, high ceiling given his strike rate through the IPL and domestic cricket this year.
Why the 4th T20I is important
This is do-or-die for India. Lose tonight, and England takes the series with a match to spare, a result that would pile more pressure on Gautam Gambhir’s coaching setup and Ajit Agarkar’s selection calls.
For Shreyas Iyer personally, this is a chance to finally get a win on the board as captain. For England, it’s a chance to close things out early and let the fringe players get a run in the dead rubber.
The Archer-Tongue pace battery against India’s fragile top order is the contest that decides most of this. If India’s openers survive the first six overs, the game opens up. If they don’t, it could get ugly again.
FAQs
Where can I watch England vs India 4th T20I live in India?
You can watch it live on Sony Sports Network TV channels or stream it on the JioHotstar app and website.
Which OTT platform streams England vs India 4th T20I?
JioHotstar has the digital streaming rights for this series in India.
Which TV channel telecasts England vs India 4th T20I?
Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD carry English commentary, while Sony Sports Ten 3 and Ten 4 carry Hindi and regional commentary.
What time does the England vs India 4th T20I start today?
The match starts at 10:00 PM IST (5:30 PM BST), with the toss at 9:30 PM IST.
Can I watch England vs India 4th T20I on mobile?
Yes. Download the JioHotstar app on Android or iOS and stream the match live.
Is England vs India 4th T20I available for free?
JioHotstar requires a subscription for uninterrupted HD streaming, though some mobile recharge plans in India include bundled access. Check your current plan before the toss.
Where can I watch England vs India live outside India?
UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports, US viewers on Willow TV (via Sling, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo), and Australian viewers on Kayo Sports. Check the country-wise TV channel table above for more.
Where can I check the live score of England vs India 4th T20I?
JioHotstar and ESPNcricinfo both offer ball-by-ball live scores and updated scorecards throughout the match.
Sony Sports Network handles the TV telecast, JioHotstar handles the stream, and the toss goes off at 9:30 PM IST tonight. Timings and broadcast details can shift on short notice, especially with weather or last-minute selection changes, so it’s worth checking back closer to the toss.
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