India and Pakistan are all set to renew their epic rivalry on the cricket field when they face each other in the 2023 Asia Cup on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Former South African pacer Makhaya Ntini described this historic encounter "like a war". Indeed, tempers have often flared in the past when these two teams have locked horns and one can vouch that there will be firecrackers in the middle when the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf come charging towards Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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But, how can you follow the match live from the comforts of your home?
TSN gives you all the details.
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Where is India vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup?
The Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan will take place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.
What time does India vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup start?
The Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan will start at 3:00 pm IST in Sri Lanka.
India and Sri Lanka are in the same time zone. So, 3:00 pm local time start will translate to 3:300 pm IST.
| India | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm |
How to watch India vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup?
| Country | TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM |
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 2 | Disney+Hotstar |
How to watch India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 free live stream on mobile
Star Sports Network have the broadcasting rights of the Asia Cup in India this year and Disney+Hotstar will be streaming the Asia Cup matches live for free.
Users of all telecom providers can access the Disney+Hotstar app for free and enjoy the matches without any extra charge.
Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your Android mobile:
- To access Disney+Hotstar on your Android mobile phone, begin by opening the Google Play Store and searching for "Disney+Hotstar" in the search bar.
- After locating the app, download and install it on your device.
- Once the app is downloaded, open it and select the "Asia Cup" tab located in the "Sports" section.
- Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream.
Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your iPhone:
- To access Disney+Hotstar on your iOS device, go to the App Store and search for "Disney+Hotstar."
- After locating the app, install it on your device. Once the app is installed, open it and tap on the "Asia Cup" option located in the "Sports" section.
- Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream.
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How to watch India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 free online
Disney+Hotstar does not have any dedicated app or software for laptops or desktops.
Therefore you just need to visit "Hotstar.com" on a laptop or desktop where all the matches will be available for live streaming, free of charge.
How to watch India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 free on a smart TV
Want to enjoy the match on a larger screen?
Cricket fans can download Disney+Hotstar on their smart TVs as well.
To download the Disney+Hotstar, you will need an Android TV or a smart TV with Tizen OS 2.4 or above (for Samsung TVs), Fire TV with OS6 or above, or webOS (LG TVs). Follow these steps to download and install the app:
- Open the app marketplace on your smart TV, such as the Play Store if you have an Android TV.
- Search for "Disney+Hotstar" within the app.
- If the app is available, download and install it.
- Open the Disney+Hotstar app and enjoy the match live!
How to watch India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 free on your television
Star Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2023 and will be airing this year's tournaments on its channels.
Unfortunately, all Star Sports channels showing the Asia Cup are paid.
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