Best Platforms to Watch England, India, West Indies & Australia Test Matches Live

With two pivotal Test series unfolding on July 5—England vs India and West Indies vs Australia—this guide breaks down the top streaming services worldwide, so you can tune in no matter where you are.

Global Streaming Platforms

Pakistan

• tapmad: Pakistan’s leading OTT sports platform offering live Test streams in HD and ad-free. Users appreciate its affordability, but some report intermittent buffering—often due to local internet, not the app itself.
   
• Tamasha & Myco: Free with ads; reliable for casual viewing.
   
• PTV Sports: Government channel streaming ICC and bilateral matches online.

India

• JioHotstar (merged platform): Offers HD and 4K cricket streams, including Test cricket.
   
• SonyLIV: Covers bilateral series and ICC events with multi-device support
   
• FanCode: Offers match passes for cricket games and real-time stats

Australia

• Kayo Sports: Owned by Foxtel/DAZN, provides HD Test coverage and advanced features like split-screen viewing
   
• Fox Cricket (via Foxtel) & Amazon Prime Video (for ICC events)

United Kingdom

• Sky Sports (via Sky Go/NOW TV): Primary source for England Tests and ICC cricket
   
• Discovery+ / TNT Sports: Offers streaming for select international series .

USA & Canada

• Willow TV: Most comprehensive cricket streaming in North America
   
• ESPN+: Carries matches from West Indies, India tours, and ICC events

Other Regions

• SuperSport (Africa via DStv)
   
• DAZN (some European/MENA markets)
   
• Disney+ (ESPN channels in Australia)

How to Choose the Best Streaming Service

1. Regional Rights & Coverage

Ensure the platform holds broadcasting rights in your region—like Sky Sports in the UK, ESPN+ in the US, and tapmad in Pakistan.

2. Device & Plan Options

• Need mobility? Choose services with multi-device streaming like FanCode, Kayo, or JioHotstar.
   
• Looking for short-term access? NOW TV daily passes, FanCode match passes, or tapmad subscriptions are cost-effective.
   

3. Video Quality & Features

• HD/4K streaming: JioHotstar, Kayo, Amazon Prime Video for ICC events
   
• Advanced tools: Kayo’s split-screen, Sky’s multi-views, ESPN+ interactive feeds
   

4. Budget

• Budget-friendly: Tamasha, Myco, and FanCode match passes
   
• Premium: Sky Sports (£20–40/month), Kayo ($30–40/month), Willow (~$12–15/month)
   

Regional Highlights

• Pakistan: Best live Test coverage available through tapmad for HD, ad-free streaming. However, some buffering reported, likely due to local networks.
   
• India: Comprehensive coverage via JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and FanCode—offering flexible match, monthly, or annual plans.
   
• Australia: Kayo and Fox Cricket offer top-tier HD streams with features like split-screen and multi-view.
   
• UK: Sky Sports remains dominant; NOW TV offers pay-as-you-go streaming.
   
• North America: Willow TV is cricket-specific, while ESPN+ suits casual viewers with bundled sports.
   

Final Take

To watch July 5 live Test action, here’s what works best:

• Pakistan: tapmad—HD, ad-free, affordable (just watch for buffering in certain areas)
   
• India: JioHotstar, SonyLIV, FanCode—broad coverage, flexible plans
   
• Australia: Kayo, Fox Cricket—premium features with HD streaming
   
• UK: Sky Sports / NOW TV—reliable and feature-packed
   
• USA/Canada: Willow TV, ESPN+—good for dedicated and casual fans
   
• Other regions: Try SuperSport, DAZN, Disney+, using a VPN if needed