Want to see live cricket score on iPhone Dynamic Island and lock screen without opening the app again and again? With Live Activities, your iPhone can show real-time runs, wickets, and overs for IPL 2026 live score and T20 World Cup 2026 live score directly on the Dynamic Island. Follow the methods below to make it work perfectly.
Method 1: Play Match → Fully Minimize the App
Open JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Cricbuzz, or ESPN
Play your favourite live match
Wait 5–10 seconds for the live stream to start
Now swipe up and completely minimize the app
Live score will appear automatically on Dynamic Island + Lock Screen
This works because iPhone activates Live Activities when a live match is running.
Method 2: Press Back → Then Minimize
Open the match inside JioHotstar / SonyLIV / Cricbuzz / ESPN
Start the live match
Press Back once (go to match info screen, not home screen)
Now swipe up to minimize the app
Dynamic Island will show real-time live score
This method forces the app to trigger Live Activities.
Method 3: Enable Live Activities (Most Important Setting)
If score is not showing, your Live Activities may be OFF.
Open Settings
Tap Face ID & Passcode
Scroll down → Turn ON Live Activities
Now enable it for the app:
Open Settings
Scroll down → Tap JioHotstar / SonyLIV / Cricbuzz / ESPN
Tap Live Activities
Turn ON Allow Live Activities
Also check:
Open Settings → Notifications → App → Allow Notifications
Supported iPhones
Dynamic Island works on:
iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max
iPhone 15 series
iPhone 16 series
Pro Tips for Best Results
Use Cricbuzz or ESPN for fastest ball-by-ball score updates
Keep internet ON in background
Do not force close the app
Lock the screen → score will still update
Common Problems & Fixes
Live score not showing → Enable Live Activities in Settings
Score stopped updating → Open app once and minimize again
Dynamic Island not showing → Your iPhone model may not support it
Only lock screen showing → App may not support Dynamic Island yet
Conclusion
You can easily track IPL 2026 live score and T20 World Cup 2026 live score on your iPhone Dynamic Island by simply playing the match and minimizing the app. If it does not work, enabling Live Activities in both iPhone settings and the app settings will fix the issue. Once enabled, you will get real-time cricket updates on the Dynamic Island and lock screen without opening any app.
FAQ
Can I see live cricket score without opening the app?
Yes, once Live Activities is enabled and you start a match, the score appears automatically.
Which app is best for Dynamic Island live score?
Cricbuzz and ESPN provide the fastest and most stable live score updates.
Does it work for IPL 2026 and T20 World Cup 2026?
Yes, it works for all live matches supported by the app.
Why is only lock screen showing score but not Dynamic Island?
Either the app does not support Dynamic Island or Live Activities is disabled.
Does it drain battery?
No, Live Activities uses very little battery.
