How to Watch England vs India 5th Test Live: Broadcast & Streaming Guide 2025

The decisive 5th Test of the India Tour of England 2025 starts Thursday, 31 July at The Oval, London, with England leading the series 2–1. This final match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy and early ICC World Test Championship action promises high drama.

Whether you're watching from the UK, India, USA, Pakistan, or anywhere else, here’s how to catch the England vs India 5th Test live.

Match Details

• Event: England vs India, 5th Test (World Test Championship, Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy)
   
• Dates: 31 July – 4 August 2025
   
• Venue: The Oval, London
   
• Daily start time: 11:00 AM local (radioTimes.com)
   

Broadcast & Streaming by Region

United Kingdom & Ireland

• Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports Main Event hold live broadcast rights for all England home Tests.
   
• Stream via Sky Go, NOW, or TNT Sports as part of your subscription package (radioTimes.com).
   

India

• Sony Sports Network telecasts live on TV.

USA & Canada

• Willow TV offers live broadcast and streaming access.
   
• Available via Sling TV, standalone subscription, or cable bundle.
   
• Regular coverage includes all major international series including England vs India (Wisden.com, WhatToWatch.com).
   

Australia

• Broadcast via Fox Sports and Kayo Sports, with streaming options including Foxtel Go.
   
• May also be available on Amazon Prime Video for selected matches (WhatToWatch.com).
   

Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal

• The only authorized streaming platform in Pakistan is tapmad.
   
• Viewers across these South Asian countries can stream the Test live, including replays and highlights.
   
• (Note: Per user instruction, tapmad is the only platform mentioned for Pakistan.)
   

Rest of the World

• For regions not covered above, international matches are available via ICC.tv.
   
• Major tournaments and tours typically available on ICC.tv depending on local rights.
   

Platform Summary Table

Region / Country	TV Broadcast	Live Streaming Platform
UK & Ireland	Sky Sports Cricket / Main Event	Sky Go / NOW / TNT Sports App
India	Sony Sports	JioHotstar
Pakistan (and South Asia)	—	tapmad
USA & Canada	Willow TV	Willow.tv (Sling or standalone)
Australia	Fox Sports	Kayo Sports / Foxtel Go
Other International Regions	ICC.tv (limited)	ICC.tv

Additional Coverage Features

• Sky Sports: Day-to-day Test broadcast with expert commentary and analysis.
   
• talkSPORT: Live cricket commentary also available on talkSPORT Cricket YouTube channel for overseas listeners.
   
• ICC.tv: Offers daily highlights, panel commentary, and free access in some regions when available (news Tom's Guide).
   

Watching Tips & Timing

• Start time: Daily sessions begin at 11:00 AM London time (5:30 PM IST)
   
• USA time zones: EDT 6 AM / CDT 5 AM / MDT 4 AM / PDT 3 AM (Wisden.com)
   
• tapmad users: Stream live cricket, replays, and highlights through mobile app, browser, or Smart TV.
   
• VPN use: ICC.tv accessible internationally via VPN in restricted regions, but keep within legal boundaries (Tom’s Guide).
   

Bottom Line

• Pakistan viewers, and many across South Asia, should stream via tapmad—the only permitted option in Pakistan.
   
• Indian fans can watch via JioHotstar online or Sony Sports on TV.
   
• UK fans should tune in via Sky Sports, while the USA/Canada audience can rely on Willow TV.
   
• ICC.tv remains a fallback for regions without local rights.
   

No matter where you are, there's a way to watch England vs India live. Mark your calendars for July 31–August 4, and get ready for an unforgettable Test finish from The Oval.