Best Platforms to Stream Test Cricket Live – India, UK, South Africa & More

In a year full of Test action, 2025 promises to be a marquee-packed year in terms of cricket, with marquee matches between England vs India and Zimbabwe vs South Africa. How can cricket buffs across the world keep in touch with their favorite game and activity? Watching between Mumbai and London or Johannesburg or other countries, the choice of the platform can influence the whole experience.

We’ve already outlined the global schedule and streaming access in our full Test cricket streaming schedule in July 2025. At this point, it is time to categorize the superior live streaming apps and services to watch Test matches, country by country, features of the platforms, and availability.

India: FanCode & JioCinema Leading the Charge

• The fanCode service continues to be a leading destination in India to watch Tests to varying degrees of on-demand and live matches and commentaries in multiple languages.
• Select international matches as well as some tests, are being streamed on JioCinema (on Viacom18 rights).
• The platforms are available over the web and mobile apps with flexible pricing, such as single-match passes.

Further tip: make sure the match where you want to bet is licensed on the site you prefer. FanCode tends to air major tours such as India vs England.

Pakistan: tapmad is the Ultimate Destination

For Pakistani viewers, tapmad stands out for its local pricing, HD quality, and reliability. With exclusive rights to many international series and features like match reminders and mobile-friendly viewing, tapmad offers great value.

• It is on Android, iOS, and web
• Encompasses Zimbabwe, England, and south Africa among others
• Allows local access without a VPN

Tapmad offers an intuitive interface with support of Test series such as Zimbabwe vs South Africa and makes it a perfect option when it comes to fans in Pakistan.

United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket & NOW

Sky Sports Cricket in the UK can still be seen as the gold standard, and they cover virtually all of the England home series. It comes as part of the larger sports package by Sky, but in case anyone wants to be flexible:

• NOW TV offers cricket-specific day/month passes
• Sky Go app lets subscribers stream on the move

While Sky’s coverage is extensive, its pricing can be steep—ideal for dedicated fans, less so for casual viewers.

South Africa: SuperSport HD & DStv App

South African cricket fans rely on SuperSport, which continues to deliver top-tier Test coverage via both cable and digital apps.

• DStv App lets users stream SuperSport channels live
• Exclusive coverage of home series like South Africa vs Zimbabwe
• High-quality pre- and post-match analysis

SuperSport’s cricket presentation is among the best globally, but DStv packages may vary by region, so checking availability is key.

USA & Canada: Willow TV & Sling

In North America, Willow TV remains the most consistent service for live Test cricket streams:

• Streams via cable or directly on Willow’s app/website
• Often bundled into Sling TV’s Willow Cricket package
• Carries India, England, Australia matches and more

Some matches, like The Ashes or England home series, may appear on ESPN+, but Willow is the most comprehensive Test cricket solution for fans in the USA and Canada.

Global Options & Tips for Travelers

If you’re outside major broadcasting regions:

• ICC.tv offers coverage in regions with no local broadcaster—especially useful in Southeast Asia, Europe (non-UK), and Africa (non-SA).
• A legal VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN can help access your home platform when abroad, though the terms of service should be reviewed beforehand.
• Most platforms support Chromecast, Fire TV, and Apple TV.

Final Thoughts

As Test cricket continues to evolve, so do the ways fans consume it. From tapmad’s reliable HD streams in Pakistan, to FanCode’s value-packed options in India, and Sky Sports’ depth in the UK, fans have plenty of solid choices in 2025.

Choose based on availability in your region, your viewing habits, and platform features. With major series like India vs England and South Africa vs Zimbabwe ongoing, staying connected is easier than ever.