Sorry Aussie fans... there will be no whitewash! But with a historic first ever Ashes Test taking place at Hobart this week, there's still plenty of intrigue to enjoy. Read on as we explain how to watch an Ashes 5th Test live stream from wherever you are in the world - and be sure to note that this is another day/night game with play starting at 3pm AEDT / 4am GMT.
Having come within one wicket of having the chance to whitewash the tourists in Tasmania, the rampant Aussies will be eager to put an exclamation point on a fantastic home series Down Under but now at the final innings of the Test, England have victory in their sites – unless the Aussie bowlers can spoil the party.
Dates: January 14 - 18
Time: 3pm AEDT / 4am GMT / 5pm NZDT / 9.30am IST / 11pm ET
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia
FREE Ashes live stream: Kayo Sports (14-day trial) (opens in new tab)
Global live streams: BT Sport (opens in new tab) (UK) | Sony Six (opens in new tab) (India) | Sky Sport (opens in new tab) (NZ) | Willow TV via Sling TV (US) | ICC.TV (opens in new tab)
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Everything that captain Pat Cummins and his selectors have done has seemed to work, with debutant bowler Scott Boland and returning batsman Usman Khawaja the standout success stories. And what about Travis Head!?
For England, it has been a desperate couple of months and serious recriminations will follow. But first they need to capitalise on the shining lights of the Sydney Test, with Zak Crawley's stylish second-innings knock giving some glimmer of optimism. Rory Burns, Ollies Pop and Robinson and Chris Woakes return. While Jos Buttler's injury gives the well-travelled Sam Billings the chance to get his first cap behind the stumps.
It's time for some fun under the lights, so follow our guide for all the details you need to find a reliable Australia vs England live stream and how to watch the Ashes 5th Test online from anywhere. Fans in Australia can watch the Ashes for free on Channel 7 (an online Ashes live stream is available on Kayo Sports - you can watch for free with a 14-day Kayo Sports trial (opens in new tab)).
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How to watch Ashes from outside your country
Below we've got you covered with your official broadcasting options for major cricket loving countries (and the US!), but if you're outside your country of residence and try to start streaming Ashes 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.
Use a VPN to live stream Ashes cricket from anywhere
How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - so that's Kayo Sports for Aussies (opens in new tab) and BT Sport for UK cricket fans (opens in new tab)
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