England kick off their first test tour of Pakistan in 17 years today in Rawalpindi, with the tourists set to approach the opener with plenty of attacking intent. Coach Brendon McCullum's somewhat gung-ho selections sees Liam Livingstone make his test debut, while Ben Duckett returns after a six-year absence as England come into this first of three Tests with a decidedly bold approach. Read on as we explain how to watch a Pakistan vs England live stream and catch the 1st Test online from anywhere.
Dates: December 1-5
Start time: 10am PKT (local) / 5am GMT / 7am SAST / 10.30am IST / 4pm AEST / 6pm NZST / 12am ET
Venue: Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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Six wins in their last seven matches at home has seen England's recent aggressive 'Bazball' approach to matches vindicated, but it remains to be seen if that high-risk high-reward style pays off abroad.
Pakistan bowlers boast the pace required to cause the tourists some serious problems, while captain Babar Azam is in arguably the form of his career, registering 661 runs in five matches at an average of 73.44 with two centuries and four half-centuries.
Preparations for this first encounter had been hit by a virus which has worked its way through almost the entire England camp, but then players have recovered in time and the Test is underway.
Follow our guide for all the details you need to find a reliable Pakistan vs England 1st Test live stream and watch every session online from wherever you are.
Watch Pakistan vs England: schedule, dates and times
- 1st Test: December 1-5 一 Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 2nd Test: December 9-13 一 Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
- 3rd Test: December 17-21 一 National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
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How to watch Pakistan vs England Test cricket from outside your country
Below we've got you covered with your official Pakistan vs England broadcasting options for the UK, South Africa, India, New Zealand and the US, 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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Can I watch a Pakistan vs England 1st Test live stream in New Zealand?
We've looked and we've looked (and we've looked) and we can't find any news of a broadcaster in New Zealand showing this Test series. If the TV situation changes, we'll be sure to let you know.
The only alternative is to use one of our best VPN services as described above, set your location to a country on this page that is broadcasting and go from there. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the country the service is from.
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