A number of major cricket and football fixtures are scheduled for October 22, 2026. The New Zealand–India T20I series gets underway today, while England and Sri Lanka will meet in the tri-nation series in Pakistan. Football fans can also look forward to several matches from the UEFA Europa League and Conference League later in the day.

Cricket

1st T20I

New Zealand vs India
1:00 PM, Sony Sports 1 & 5

Gqeberha Test: Day 5

South Africa vs Australia
1:45 PM, Tapmad

Tri-Nation T20 Series

England vs Sri Lanka
2:00 PM, T Sports

Europa League

Kreet vs Leverkusen
10:45 PM, Sony Sports 1

Juventus vs Rennes
10:45 PM, Sony Sports 2

Besiktas vs Palace
1:00 AM, Sony Sports 1

Bournemouth vs AC Milan
1:00 AM, Sony Sports 2

Conference League

Jablonec vs Brighton
10:45 PM, Sony Sports 5

Ajax vs Atalanta
1:00 AM, Sony Sports 5

It is a busy day for sports fans, with several important cricket and football fixtures on the schedule. The action begins with the opening T20I between New Zealand and India, followed by the fifth day of the South Africa–Australia Test and the England–Sri Lanka fixture. Football fans will then have a packed night with Europa League and Conference League matches.