Irani Cup Live Streaming 2026: Where to Watch J&K vs Rest of India Live on TV & Online

Indian domestic cricket season has already begun, as the East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after a 13-year wait. Now it's time for the Irani Cup 2026, which is set to take place from October 1 to 5 at one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, Sher-I-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Srinagar. Jammu & Kashmir is entering the fixture as the reigning Ranji Trophy champions after their maiden title-winning 2025-26 season.

The five-day contest is also significant as it's the first time that Srinagar is hosting an Irani Cup match. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also put extensive broadcast arrangements in place for the tournament, with the venue planned to feature DRS, Hawkeye technology, and more than 20 cameras along with advanced broadcast infrastructure.

With the spotlight mainly surrounding J&K's historic Ranji Trophy triumph and Rishabh Pant's return to domestic cricket, fans are now eager to know details regarding Irani Cup 2026 live streaming. In this article, we have covered everything you need to know about where to watch J&K vs Rest of India live.

Where to Watch Irani Cup 2026 Live?

The Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 clash will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and official website, and telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. The digital broadcast will make all five days of the contest available online for fans.

The match is scheduled to commence at 9:30 AM on October 1 and will be played until October 5, subject to the result and playing conditions. Cricket enthusiasts can also check out Sportsdunia cricket live score page for ball-by-ball commentary and match updates.

Players to Watch Out for in Irani Cup 2026

The Rest of India squad is led by one of the best wicket-keepers in India, Rishabh Pant, with Sarfaraz Khan as vice-captain. The team combines international experience with strong domestic performers. Their batting lineup includes Sudip Kumar Gharami, Smaran Ravichandran, Sanat Sangwan, and Ayush Doseja. The spin department features Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, and Anukul Roy, while the pace attack includes Mukesh Kumar, Mukesh Choudhary, Aryan Pandey, and Akash Deep, subject to fitness clearance.

Meanwhile, reigning Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir have named an 18-member squad led by veteran captain Paras Dogra. The team includes middle-order batter Abdul Samad and top-order batters Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, and Yawer Hassan. Their bowling attack is strengthened by fast bowler Umran Malik and left-arm spinner Abid Mushtaq, while Shubham Pundir adds useful all-round ability.