How to watch T20 World Cup 2022 live in the UAE
The megastars of cricket have descended on Australian shores for the T20 World Cup. From fiery pacers to giant six hitters, your favourites are competing for the grand prize – the glittering T20 World Cup trophy! UAE-based cricket fans are excited about the tournament, especially as the UAE National team will strive to make it to the next round. So, here’s how you can watch T20 World Cup 2022 live at your home.
HOW CAN I WATCH T20 WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE IN THE UAE?
Sixteen teams are participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. And all the best T20 cricketers in the world have their eyes on the cup. Seven cities in Australia will host 45 matches, with the final being held in the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on November 13th.
Looking at the massive global interest in the tournament, the ICC and its global broadcasting partners have sold individual rights to different broadcasters for different regions. The landscape of online streaming has also changed quite dramatically compared to what we saw during the previous tournaments. Many viewers are expected to stream the matches on mobile and other handheld devices this time. Similarly, you cannot ignore those who watch the games live on TV.
T20 WORLD CUP LIVE STREAMING AND TV BROADCAST
Catering to the cricket-loving audiences in the UAE would be E-Vision, the media and entertainment division of E& Life and streaming platforms, including Switch TV and Starzplay. These companies have partnered for T20 World Cup live streaming in the UAE.
Fans in the UAE can also watch T20 World Cup live from October 16th to November 13th on CricLife Max. The channel has signed a deal with Starzplay and will be available on Sports and Asiana packages on eLife.
Cricket fans can watch T20 World Cup live streaming in the UAE via Starzplay, Switch TV and CricLife Max networks, which you get through Etisalat’s eLife TV subscription service. The networks will broadcast the entire tournament live, with pre and post-match analysis and match highlights.
The subscription fee for Starzplay is AED 24.99.
Talk FM 100.3 and Radio 4 will air live Hindi commentary in Dubai during the World Cup. You can also listen to T20 World Cup 2022 live commentary in Tamil at Tamil FM 89.4 FM. For analysis in Malayalam, tune in to Club FM.
Getting a subscription and watching the key matches at home with your family and friends is possible. If you want to join the excitement, head to any of the top sports bars in Dubai with your friends and enjoy the matches with your favourite team in action.
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
Olivier Bramly, CEO of E-vision, expressed his delight at being able to provide fans with high-quality coverage.
We are thrilled to broadcast the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the second time on CricLife MAX. Following last year’s phenomenal growth in viewing and the recent DP World Asia Cup, we are committed to bringing you the finest in sports and entertainment from local and worldwide content providers. Fans of cricket will be able to watch the games on both our broadcast and digital platforms, providing them the freedom to watch from anywhere. I am excited to see who takes the cup home this year.”
Danny Bates, Starzplay’s chief commercial officer, said they would continue to work to provide their subscribers with the best sporting experience.
It’s a sports fiesta on STARZPLAY and we are proud to bring yet another exciting cricket tournament on CricLife Max for all the cricket enthusiasts across the MENA region. Cricket is a big part of our sports offering and hugely popular on the STARZPLAY platform. We are happy to continue to provide the best viewing experience across multiple devices, including big screen platforms and smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Apple TV, Android TV and more, especially when it comes to live sport.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THE UAE PARTICIPATING IN THE WORLD CUP?
Yes, UAE will face the Netherlands, 2014 Champions Sri Lanka and Namibia.
WHAT SPORTING EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED THIS YEAR IN DUBAI?
Check out our comprehensive list of upcoming sporting events in Dubai for more information.
ARE THERE ANY CRICKET ACADEMIES IN DUBAI?
Yes, there are some top cricket academies in Dubai where young cricketers can hone their skills.
That’s all we have about live T20 streaming in the UAE. Once subscribed or signed up, you can watch live T20 World Cup cricket streaming in premium HD.
Hopefully, there will be no last-minute scrambles to find a streaming link. Let the cricketing extravaganza begin!
Title image credit: ICC official website.