A year after flat-out refusing to engage with the Kiwis, England go and do that. Jonny Bairstow clubbed home 136 from 92 and came within a whisker of toppling a 120-year-old English Test record, while Ben Stokes just kept aiming for the top tier to guarantee a series victory with one Test to spare. Heavy-metal cricket, fantasy cricket, call it what you like. It was irresponsible, and when it goes wrong it’ll go spectacularly wrong, but it was also one of the most memorable Test matches ever. Follow our guide as we explain how to live stream England vs New Zealand and watch the series-closing 3rd Test from anywhere.
Date: June 23-27
Start time: 11am BST / 10pm NZST / 6am ET / 3.30pm IST / 8pm AEST
Venue: Headingley, Leeds, England
Global streams: Sky Sports (UK) | Sky Sport (NZ) | Sony Ten 2 (IN) | Willow TV (US) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (opens in new tab) (AU)
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But before England fans get too carried away, a few caveats. New Zealand were without Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson got injured, Tim Southee had a stinker, and how differently things may have turned out if the Blackcaps had maintained their focus on that momentum-shifting fourth day.
But that's not to take anything away from Bairstow, who channeled Brendon McCullum in rewriting the rules of how Test cricket is supposed to be played. The 225 fours and 24 sixes not only set a new record for the most boundaries in a single Test, but forced even the crustiest of traditionalists to consider the slightest possibility that the longest format of the game can learn something from the shortest.
The era of Stokes and McCullum is off to a stormer, and the only thing that's guaranteed is entertainment. Follow our guide for all the details you need to find a reliable England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live stream and watch every session online from wherever you are.
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How to watch England vs New Zealand Test cricket from outside your country
Below we've got you covered with your official England vs New Zealand broadcasting options for the US, Australia (where you can watch for FREE) and India, but if you're currently outside your country of residence and trying to stream the cricket via your local broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't, as it's location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course - specifically its terms and conditions.
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England vs New Zealand Test schedule: dates and times
- 1st Test: England won by 5 wickets
- 2nd Test: England won by 5 wickets
- 3rd Test: Thursday, June 23 - Monday June 27 一 Headingley, Leeds 一 11am BST / 10pm NZST