India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Rajkot 2026 start time in your time zone
The first ball for the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Rajkot is at 7:00 PM IST on Tuesday 22 December 2026, local time in Rajkot. That is 13:30 UTC on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
The BCCI fixture list gives the start time without naming a time zone. Every match is played in India, so the time is India Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30). The BCCI names only the host city, not the stadium.
First ball at 7:00 pm IST on 22 December 2026 in Rajkot. See 1st T20I of India vs Sri Lanka in your own time zone.
First ball in 24 world cities
| City | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 5:30 AM PST | Tue 22 Dec |
| Mexico City | 7:30 AM CST | Tue 22 Dec |
| New York | 8:30 AM EST | Tue 22 Dec |
| São Paulo | 10:30 AM UTC-3 | Tue 22 Dec |
| London | 1:30 PM GMT | Tue 22 Dec |
| Lagos | 2:30 PM UTC+1 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Paris | 2:30 PM CET | Tue 22 Dec |
| Berlin | 2:30 PM CET | Tue 22 Dec |
| Cairo | 3:30 PM EET | Tue 22 Dec |
| Moscow | 4:30 PM UTC+3 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Dubai | 5:30 PM GST | Tue 22 Dec |
| Mumbai | 7:00 PM IST | Tue 22 Dec |
| Colombo | 7:00 PM UTC+5:30 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Dhaka | 7:30 PM UTC+6 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Bangkok | 8:30 PM UTC+7 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Jakarta | 8:30 PM UTC+7 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Singapore | 9:30 PM SGT | Tue 22 Dec |
| Manila | 9:30 PM PHT | Tue 22 Dec |
| Beijing | 9:30 PM UTC+8 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Hong Kong | 9:30 PM HKT | Tue 22 Dec |
| Seoul | 10:30 PM UTC+9 | Tue 22 Dec |
| Tokyo | 10:30 PM JST | Tue 22 Dec |
| Sydney | 12:30 AM AEDT | Wed 23 Dec Next day |
| Auckland | 2:30 AM NZDT | Wed 23 Dec Next day |
About the event
The 1st T20I of Sri Lanka's tour of India 2026-27 (भारत बनाम श्रीलंका) is a Twenty20 international between India and Sri Lanka, played in Rajkot on 22 December 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) lists the start at 7:00 pm India Standard Time.
Toss and team announcements come before the listed start. The page converts the first-ball time to your own time zone.
- Venue
- Stadium to be confirmed, Rajkot, India
- Time zone at the venue
- Asia/Kolkata
- Attendance
- In person
- Status
- Scheduled
Sources
Start time last checked against the official source on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the first ball for the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Rajkot?
- The first ball for the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Rajkot is at 7:00 PM IST on Tuesday 22 December 2026, local time in Rajkot. That is 13:30 UTC on Tuesday 22 December 2026. The BCCI fixture list gives the start time without naming a time zone. Every match is played in India, so the time is India Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30). The BCCI names only the host city, not the stadium.
- What time is the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Rajkot in New York, Los Angeles, London, India and Sydney?
- New York: 8:30 AM EST on Tuesday 22 December 2026; Los Angeles: 5:30 AM PST on Tuesday 22 December 2026; London: 1:30 PM GMT on Tuesday 22 December 2026; Mumbai: 7:00 PM IST on Tuesday 22 December 2026; Sydney: 12:30 AM AEDT on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
- Where is the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Rajkot held?
- At Stadium to be confirmed in Rajkot, India. It is an in-person event.
- How do I add the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Rajkot to my calendar?
- Use Add to calendar on this page to download an .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, or to open the event in Google Calendar. The entry stores the exact start in UTC, so your calendar shows it in your own time zone.