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ENG v SA: What is the start time for the 1st T20i match, and how can fans in India watch the live action?

England and South Africa begin a three-match T20I series on 10th September at 11:00 PM IST in Cardiff, following South Africa’s 2-1 ODI series win. The match will air on Sony Sports Ten 2 and stream on SonyLIV. England, led by Harry Brook, bring in Sam Curran for the rested Ben Duckett, while South Africa, captained by Aiden Markram, arrive with a stronger squad. The series serves as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Aryan Malik (icccricketschedule.com)

Published: September 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM IST • Updated: January 15, 2026 at 11:58 PM IST

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The England National Cricket team, led by Harry Brook, signed off from the three-match One Day Internatioanl series with a resounding victory over Temba Bavuma's South Africa. After suffering heavy defeats in the first two contests, the home side bounced back in stylish fashion in the final encounter as they hammered the tourists by a massive margin of 342 runs. The Proteas though walked away with the series win in the end (2-1) having won the first two games.

Now, the spotlight shifts from the 50-over format to the shortest format of the game as both sides gear up to take on each other in a three-match T20i series. Fans are desperately waiting to see how both teams shape up ahead of next year's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka & India.

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The T20 International series starts off on Wednesday, 10th of September at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens Cricket stadium. Let's take a look at the telecast and broadcast details for fans in India.

England versus South Africa 1st T20 International: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, 10th of September

Venue: Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground in Cardiff

Match Timing: Start Time - 23:00 PM (11:00 PM) Indian Standard Time, Toss time - 22:30 PM (10:30 PM) Indian Standard Time

Where to Watch the match on television

Live broadcast of the first T20 International match between England (ENG) and South Africa (SA)will be available to watch on the Sony Sports Ten 2 SD+HD channels in India.

Live Streaming Platforms

The website & application of Sony Liv and website will provide the opportunity to the fans to catch the live action of the game on their ott platform

Team Updates

England (ENG)

The Three lions have made a lot of tweaks in their squad for this fortcoming series. All-Rounder Sam Curran replaces hard-hitting opening batter Ben Duckett, who has been given rest. Sam had an amazing season in the recently concluded T20 Blast tournament where he amassed 364 runs and dismissed 21 batters and if he gets selected in the playing 11 for the first T20i, then it will be first appearance in the white-ball formats for England in 2025.

A young Harry Brook, captaining England, will be tested as the skipper in this highly-exciting series which promises a lot of thrilling games. The start at 11:00 PM IST give the chance to the Indian fans to experience some top-tier action featuring two of the leading T20 teams globally.

South Africa (SA)

Following their success in the ODI series, the South African team comes in with plenty of enthusiasm. With the return of more experienced players, captain Aiden Markram now has a stronger squad to work with. Given their impressive history in England, the Proteas will be eager to carry that confidence into the T20 format.

Squads

England: Harry Brook (Captain), Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Jamie Smith and Luke Wood.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (Captain), Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Lungisiani Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs and Lizaad Williams.

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