As the countdown begins for T20 World Cup 2021, Prasar Bharati network has in store 360 degree coverage of the tournament. Catering to the craze for Cricket in India, Doordarshan and All India Radio have planned mega coverage with live matches, Radio commentary and special shows.
In what’s good news for all cricket enthusiasts, all India matches, Semi-finals and Final will be broadcast live on DD Sports on DD FreeDish. Starting from 23rd October, All India Radio will broadcast live ball-by-ball commentary of all matches in Hindi and English.
In what will make watching T20 World Cup on Doordarshan a more exciting experience this time, DD Sports has planned multiple shows which involve public participation. In the show named ‘Cricket Live’, there will be a ‘Public Ka Kaptaan’ component, wherein common people will be asked to wear Captain’s hat and take key decisions as Skipper. ‘RJs Ka Cricket Funda’ is another interesting talk show wherein All India Radio Jockeys, along with cricket experts, will interact with public on DD Sports. This is a product of content innovation at Prasar Bharati, a fine example of TV & Radio synergy.
Schedule of Matches and Special Shows on DD Sports
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Match/Show |
Date |
Time |
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India Vs Pakistan
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October 24, 2021 |
7:30 PM onwards |
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India Vs New Zealand |
October 31, 2021
|
7:30 PM onwards |
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India Vs Afghanistan |
November 3, 2021
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7:30 PM onwards |
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India Vs TBD |
November 5, 2021 |
7:30 PM onwards
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India Vs TBD |
November 8, 2021 |
7:30 PM onwards
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First Semi-final |
November 10, 2021 |
7:30 PM onwards
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Second Semi-final |
November 11, 2021 |
7:30 PM onwards
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Final |
November 14, 2021 |
7:30 PM onwards
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T 20 Ka King Kaun (Half an hour Preview and Review Show) |
Daily from October 23 – November 14, 2021 |
9:30 AM. Repeat at 3:00 PM
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Cricket Live |
Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final |
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Fourth Empire |
Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final |
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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RJs Ka Cricket Funda |
Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final |
12:00 noon onwards
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All India Radio will broadcast India matches, Semi-finals and Final over 66 identified Primary Channel transmitters, FM Rainbow Network, 86 LRS Stations, 12 FM Relay Transmitters, DTH and DRM. Non-India matches will be carried by LRS, FM Relay transmitters, DTH and DRM.
Schedule of Ball-by-ball Commentary by All India Radio
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Date |
Match |
Commentary Timings (IST) (Including special shows) |
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23.10.2021 |
Australia vs South Africa |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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England vs West Indies |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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24.10.2021 |
A1 vs B2 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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India Vs Pakistan |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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25.10.2021 |
Afghanistan Vs B1 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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26.10.2021 |
South Africa vs West Indies |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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Pakistan vs New Zealand |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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27.10.2021 |
England vs B2 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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B1 Vs A2 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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28.10.2021 |
Australia Vs A1 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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29.10.2021 |
West Indies Vs B2 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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Afghanistan Vs Pakistan |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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30.10.2021 |
South Africa Vs A1 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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England vs Australia |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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31.10.2021 |
Afghanistan Vs A2 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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India Vs New Zealand |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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01.11.2021 |
England Vs A1 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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02.11.2021 |
South Africa Vs B2 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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Pakistan Vs A2 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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03.11.2021 |
New Zealand Vs B1 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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India Vs Afghanistan |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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04.11.2021 |
Australia Vs B2 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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West Indies Vs A1 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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05.11.2021 |
New Zealand Vs A2 |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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India Vs B1 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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06.11.2021 |
Australia Vs West Indies |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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07.11.2021 |
New Zealand Vs Afghanistan |
1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
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Pakistan Vs B1 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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08.11.2021 |
India Vs A2 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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10.11.2021 |
First Semi Final A1 Vs B2 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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11.11.2021 |
Second Semi Final A2 Vs B1 |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
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14.11.2021
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Final |
1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
All special shows on DD Sports will also be live-streamed on Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel.
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Saurabh Singh