India vs England live stream 2021: how to watch 3rd Test cricket day 2 from anywhere

India vs England live stream 2021: how to watch 3rd Test cricket day 2 from anywhere

By James Laird 6 hours ago

Hosts skittle England for just 113 to take control in Ahmedabad

(Image credit: BCCI)


With things delicately poised at 1-1, India vs England cricket action has shifted to the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad for the pivotal 3rd Test of this four-match series - and the hosts certainly look up for the occasion. Follow our guide below as we explain how to watch an India vs England live stream right now and catch all of the day 2 3rd Test cricket action online, wherever you are in the world today.

It's the world's largest cricket venue and second largest stadium overall, so even operating at only 50% of its total 110,000 capacity, an electric atmosphere is guaranteed in Gujarat this week, with the ground rocking during day 1 of play as India bowled the tourists for just 113 in their first innings behind a career best 6-38 from spinner Axar Patel.

INDIA VS ENGLAND LIVE STREAM: 3RD TEST (DAY 2)

Date: February 25

Start time: 9am GMT / 2.30pm IST

Venue: Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

TV channel and live stream: Watch FREE on Channel 4 (UK) | Star Sports Network/Disney+ Hotstar VIP (India)

Watch anywhere: try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free

As well as the colossal setting, the India vs England 3rd Test is the only day/night contest of the series, so we'll see the introduction of the 'pink ball' in evening sessions.

A variant on the red ball commonly associated with Test cricket, pink balls are designed to be more visible under floodlit conditions. Other than their shine, they have an identical make-up to the red ball, though players say the extra gloss gives bowlers additional swing.

All of which adds another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating encounter, which sees hosts India enter with all the momentum after a 2nd Test demolition of the tourists. At the same time, they're also the ones under the most pressure, as they need to win both the 3rd and 4th Tests to overtake England and qualify for June's WTC (World Test Championship) final against New Zealand.

This looks set to be one of the most epic Test matches of 2021, not least for fans in the UK where you can watch a FREE India vs England live stream on Channel 4. Just follow our guide for all the details you need to find a reliable India vs England live stream and watch 3rd Test cricket action from anywhere today.
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How to watch India vs England from outside your country

In India, UK, Australia or the US? We've got you covered below with your official broadcasting options.

But if you're out of the country and are still desperate to tune into certain matches, you'll quickly find that online access is geo-blocked. In order to get around that (and assuming it complies with the Ts&Cs of the broadcaster in question), you can download and use a VPN.

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How to watch India vs England FREE: live stream 3rd Test day 2 cricket online in the UK





First class cricket is back on Channel 4 this week, after the network made a successful last-gasp bid to snap up broadcast rights for the entire England vs India Test series.

As well as being able to watch via linear TV, you'll also be able to stream coverage via Channel 4's All4 online service on your PC or via its mobile apps for Android and iOS.

This means anyone located in the UK can watch all of the service's content for FREE. Registration takes seconds, but you should be in possession of a valid TV license, as this now extends to digital content as well as traditional box viewing.

The first ball is generally set to be bowled around 9am GMT each day during the 2nd Test, which runs from February 24-28.

If you're outside the UK and want to watch your cricket coverage at home, don't worry about geo-blockers - just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action.
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India vs England live stream 2021: how to watch 3rd Test cricket online in India






Disney+ Hotstar is the platform of choice for watching this 3rd Test as it now hosts Star Sports cricket coverage. Play gets under way at 2.30pm IST every day.

There are two different subscription option available for the streaming service - Disney+ Hotstar Premium and Disney+ Hotstar VIP. The former has a monthly as well as an annual subscription payment plan, while the latter is only available as yearly subscription option.

In terms of content, the main difference between the two subscription options is that Disney+ Hotstar Premium gives you access to western TV shows, movies, and original Disney+ content in English, while Disney+ Hotstar VIP is restricted primarily to content in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.

The asking price for Disney+ Hotstar Premium is Rs. 299 a month or Rs. 1,499 a year, while Disney+ Hotstar VIP is provided at Rs. 399 a year. Customers with a credit card can get the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription at a discounted price of Rs. 395.

Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home cricket coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action.
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How to live stream India vs England: watch 3rd Test cricket online in Australia





The exclusive Australian TV broadcaster for this India vs England Test series is Fox Sports.

If you don't have Fox as part of pay TV package, your best option may be to sign up for the fast-emerging Kayo Sports streaming service, which features no lock-in contracts and gives you access to over 50 other sports including the F1, NRL, FA Cup football... the list goes on! Handy if you don't want to go all out on Fox.

Kayo Sports Basic Package costs $25 per month and allows users to stream across two devices simultaneously. Alternatively, the service also offers a Kayo Sports Premium Package, which provides three concurrent streams for $35 per month.

Coverage starts on Kayo at 8pm AEDT on Wednesday, February 24 and runs through February 28 with play starting roughly the same time each day. Because of the day/night format, that means it'll run into the early hours of the morning Down Under.



How to watch India vs England: live stream 3rd Test cricket online in New Zealand





Sky has exclusive rights to show England's Test series matches against India in magical New Zealand, with Sky Sport 2 the channel to head to for your cricket fix today.

If you're away from your TV, then you can download and watch on the Sky Go app. And if you're overseas then the VPN method as mentioned above is the best way to go.

Coverage of the Test series is due to start each day at 10pm NZDT.



India vs England live stream: where to watch 2021 cricket in the US (and Canada)





Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is usually where you'll find all the big cricket drama in the US, but strangely this 3rd Test between India and England isn't being covered by them.

Instead, all the action for cricket fans in North America over the next few days is being advertised and promoted by Hotstar US. The first ball each day should be bowled around 4am ET/1am PT February 24-28.

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