Whether your watching from Manama, Muharraq or Riffa, follow the next international cricket match with the Bahrain, and be prepped with all the latest news, start times and links to watch live, with ball by ball action. A link shared by a friend elsewhere in the Gulf may use a different clock or a different subscription market.
Don’t get out Leg before
Open the dated match guide below for the venue, format and local start. The free WTX watchlist is the next step for viewing links; any broadcaster subscription is separate.
Upcoming cricket matches in Bahrain time
Upcoming fixtures in October 2026.
| Date | Match | Scheduled start in Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2026 | Namibia v Ireland 2nd ODI | 10:30 |
| 24 October 2026 | New Zealand v India 2nd T20I | 10:00 |
| 25 October 2026 | Pakistan v England ODI tri-series — 4th match | 11:00 |
| 25 October 2026 | India Women v Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI | 11:30 |
| 27 October 2026 | South Africa v Australia 3rd Test — opening day | 11:30 |
| 27 October 2026 | Namibia v Ireland 3rd ODI | 10:30 |
| 27 October 2026 | Pakistan v Sri Lanka ODI tri-series — 5th match | 11:00 |
| 27 October 2026 | New Zealand v India 3rd T20I | 10:00 |
| 27 October 2026 | Afghanistan v Zimbabwe 1st T20I | 17:30 |
Match the viewing country to where you are watching
Bahrain is one hour behind the UAE. Fans travelling across the Gulf should use the provider’s terms for their current location; a Bahrain account and a viewing link do not guarantee the same catalogue in another country.
Free and paid cricket viewing in Bahrain
A match can have a free option, a paid option or no confirmed local stream. Check the fixture-specific offer and any account requirement. A free WTX signup gives you the guide; it does not unlock a paid broadcaster.
Before paying, confirm the competition, your viewing country, commentary language and device support. Trial access should show its renewal terms, while highlights and scorecards should be labelled separately from live video.
Watching India and Pakistan from Bahrain
Search for the full fixture rather than just the national team. India’s away tour, Pakistan’s ODI tri-series and a women’s ODI can have different listings. An offer available in the team’s home country does not by itself establish access in Bahrain.
What time does the cricket start locally?
This page uses Bahrain time for every fixture. The scheduled first ball can differ from the start of a broadcast programme. For the Newlands Test, check each later day’s session schedule as well as the opening date.
Get the Bahrain cricket watchlist
Select Bahrain when you register. Your chosen team can help tailor the guide, but your current viewing country determines which access notes you need.
Can I watch every game free?
No universal free offer is assumed. The watchlist needs a confirmed local option for each match before labelling it free.
Do I need a broadcaster account?
Possibly. The match plays on the provider’s service, which may require registration or payment.
Watching from somewhere else? Choose another GCC country.
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