With a combination of rain and bad light ensuring the 2nd Test ended in an underwhelming draw, cricket fans will be hoping this 3rd and potentially decisive final Test will match the high drama of the 1st as England take on Pakistan at Southampton's Rose Bowl. Follow our guide as we explain how you can get an England vs Pakistan 3rd Test live stream and watch all of the cricket action online from wherever you are in the world.
The 3rd Test of August's England vs Pakistan series takes place at the Rose Bowl in Southampton from Friday, August 21 to Tuesday, August 25. Play starts each day at 11am BST in the UK or 3pm PKT in Pakistan - where you can watch England vs Pakistan FREE on PTV Sports! Any fans abroad need only use a VPN to watch whatever coverage they normally would at home, be it Sky or PTV.
The hosts remain 1-0 up in the series, but Pakistan have more than enough moments to give them confidence this weekend and will be hoping the weather allows them a chance to win this Test and draw the series. Only a day and a half's play was possible in the previous one, and the ECB has said it will consider earlier start times going forward, where adverse weather interrupts the proceeding day's play.
This could be something we see sooner rather than later, too, with intermittent rain and winds of over 60mph potentially bringing things to a halt this Friday. When the action is under way, Jofra Archer is expected to the England starting XI, with Sam Curran likely to make way for the paceman, though the home side will once again miss both the batting and bowling attributes of Durham ace Ben Stokes.
While many had tipped Pakistan's batting order to struggle against England's attack, they've held up well, with Babar Azam, Abid Ali and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan all impressing at the crease for the tourists amid tough conditions in the 2nd Test - and opener Shan Masood notching a 156 run innings in the 1st. They've not lost a Test series against England home or away since 2010, and will no doubt relish a battle in keeping that run alive.
Read on as we explain how to watch England vs Pakistan and live stream the 3rd Test from anywhere this week - including for FREE in Pakistan where it's on PTV Sports.
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How to watch England vs Pakistan cricket from outside your country
Fans of red ball cricket in the UK, Pakistan, Australia and the US can read on for details of how to watch all this summer's England vs Pakistan Test action. However, if you're away from home country and looking to catch the action, you'll likely to find you won't be able to use your normal streaming services thanks to geo-blocking.
Thankfully there's a way to alleviate that frustration. By using a VPN you'll be able to watch the game without having to resort to watching via some dodgy feed your mate told you about.
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