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India and Afghanistan's national cricket teams will face off in the Super 8 at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch India vs. Afghanistan, including live streaming options from around the world.
So far, India has dominated the tournament. They've won every game in the group stages, including the much-watched Pakistan match-up. Afghanistan also gave a solid performance throughout the first portion of the tournament, only losing the last game of the group stages to the West Indies on Monday. While India won the 2007 T20 World Cup and came in second at the 2014 tournament, Afghanistan hasn't yet reached the finals.
Keep reading to learn how to watch India vs. Afghanistan from anywhere. And don't forget to bookmark our T20 World Cup hub for info on future games.
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How to watch India vs. Afghanistan in the US
The India vs. Afghanistan game will live stream on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ET on Willow TV in the US. Willow is available through a couple of live TV streaming packages, including Sling TV and Fubo. Sling's Desi Binge plan costs $15 a month, and new users can get their first month for just $10 right now. At $79.99, Fubo is definitely the more expensive of these two plans, but it includes a massive collection of live channels. Fubo also offers a free one-week trial for new users.
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you're looking for. It's more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members get their first month for $25 off.
Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge library of channels includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also tack on additional programming to your plan, but it'll cost you extra.
How to watch India vs. Afghanistan in the UK
The India vs. Afghanistan game will be available via Sky Sports in the UK. You can live stream this through Sky's Now TV, which has several different plans, including a single-day pass for £14.99. Now TV is a solid option to pair with a VPN if you're not in the UK at the moment.
How to watch India vs. Afghanistan in Australia
The India vs. Afghanistan game will be available through Prime Video in Australia. Subscriptions start at $9.99 a month, and the service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which will cover Australian viewers who want to live stream the entire tournament.
How to watch India vs. Afghanistan in India
The India vs. Afghanistan game will live stream free through the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app in India. You can also watch the rest of the tournament here. This service requires an Indian phone number in order to sign up and is different from regular Disney+, so people in other countries with Disney+ accounts won't be able to access this option.
How to watch India vs. Afghanistan in South Africa
The India vs. Afghanistan game will be available to live stream through DStv in South Africa. Viewers will be able to stream the game through the cricket-focused Sports channel. Monthly prices vary from plan to plan, with the Premium plan going for R799 a month.
How to watch India vs. Afghanistan from anywhere
Cricket fans traveling away from home during the game can keep up with their live streaming subscriptions using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let users alter their device's location to access their usual websites and apps anywhere. This option will work best for people who are just traveling away from home at the moment and hoping to use their existing subscriptions since the services we've outlined today require country-specific forms of payment.
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Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow
Lillian Brown is a Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 and focuses on 'how to watch' guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.
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