After a breathtaking victory in the series opener, Ben Stokes’ England will aim to press their advantage against India as the action moves to the Midlands for the second Test.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch all the action from the second Test as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We’ll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are, along with a full match list.
England pulled off a dramatic fourth-innings pursuit of 371, sealing a memorable five-wicket win in large part thanks to Ben Duckett’s crucial 149-run knock.
If the tourists are to level the series, they’ll need to defy history at a venue where success has repeatedly eluded them — India have never won at Edgbaston, with seven defeats and a solitary draw from eight matches.
The 2nd Test between England and India takes place between Wednesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6, at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The first ball is set to be played at 11 a.m. BST local time in the UK each day, making it a 3:30 p.m. IST start in India. That’s 6 a.m. ET or 3 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, while for Australian cricket fans it’s an 8 p.m. AEST start.
How to watch England vs. India 2nd Test online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the cricket action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. A VPN can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
Livestream England vs. India in the US and Canada
This Test series is being broadcast live in North America on cricket-streaming service Willow TV.
Livestream the 2nd Test in India
This Test series is being televised on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 linear channels in India, and can be livestreamed via JioHotstar.
Watch England vs. India in the UK
Live coverage of this summer Test series final is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK, with all games shown live on its Sky Sports cricket channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the tournament via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the action.
Stream England vs. India for free around the world
Scores of countries around the world can watch this Test series live and for free via the International Cricket Council’s very own streaming service ICC TV.
A full list of which countries can access the free livestream can be found here.
Livestream England vs. India in South Africa
In South Africa, this Test series is being shown on SuperSport.
If you can’t watch on your TV, you can also watch via the network’s streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport’s mobile app.
Stream England vs. India in Australia
Cricket fans Down Under can watch the action from Headingley on Foxtel as well as its sister streaming service Kayo Sports.
Stream England vs. India in New Zealand
Pay TV broadcaster Sky Sport has broadcast rights to show the series live in New Zealand.
Quick tips for streaming the England vs. India Test series using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming England vs. India live may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.