How to Watch Cricket in the UAE
IPL, PSL, ICC events and every big series, live in the UAE with English, Hindi and Urdu commentary.
Short answer: you can watch international cricket, the IPL, PSL, the Big Bash and ICC tournaments live in the UAE with an IPTV subscription. Indian evening IPL matches start at 6 pm UAE time, which suits watching after work.
Cricket you can follow
- India, Pakistan and England internationals
- ICC World Cup and T20 World Cup
- Champions Trophy
- Asia Cup
- IPL
- PSL
- ILT20 (UAE)
- Big Bash League
- The Hundred
Match times in UAE time
| Where the match is played | Typical local start | UAE time |
|---|---|---|
| India, IPL evening game | 7:30 pm IST | 6:00 pm |
| India, IPL afternoon game | 3:30 pm IST | 2:00 pm |
| Pakistan, PSL evening game | 7:00 pm PKT | 6:00 pm |
| England, Test match | 11:00 am UK | 2:00 pm (summer) |
| Australia, day game | Morning, AEST | Early morning |
| UAE, ILT20 | Evening | Evening, local |
Commentary languages
Indian sports channels carry English and Hindi commentary, and many games also have Tamil, Telugu and Kannada feeds. Pakistani channels carry Urdu commentary. Choose the channel that matches your language.
Watching a full Test or ODI
- Long matches are easy on your internet, but keep the device on a wired connection or 5 GHz WiFi.
- Restart the app at lunch or innings breaks if the picture lags behind live.
Cricket questions
Can I watch India vs Pakistan live?
Yes, when it is broadcast. These matches are very popular, so open the channel early and use the HD version if the 4K feed is busy.
Do you have Hindi commentary?
Yes, on the Indian sports channels.
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Last updated: 25 October 2026 by Mohamed