How to watch England vs India 3rd Test: Live stream cricket online – England win toss and bat first on Day 1

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  • Watch England vs India 3rd Test on Willow via Sling TV (US)
  • ICC TV will provide a free stream for select countries
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  • England vs India 3rd Test starts at 11am BST / 6am ET Thursday, July 10

The England vs India 3rd Test from Lord's is fascinatingly poised after the tourists' 336-run victory last week.

Shubman Gill, the captain who became the first player in history to score a double century and 150 in both innings of a match, was the India's batting star, while Akash Deep took six wickets to mop up the England run chase. Even better news for the tourists is that world number one bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the attack after getting a rest for his team's victory at Edgbaston last week.

England are licking their wounds after only two men – wicket keeper Jamie Smith and first innings centurion Harry Brook – made it past 50, but it seems that it will be the bowling line-up that will change. Jofra Archer is back to start a Test for the first time in four years, with Josh Tongue making way. Chris Woakes has a great record at HQ, with a bowling average of 13, and will hope for a better outing than at Edgbaston where the 35-year-old looked a little leggy.

Make sure you don't miss a second of the action from the spiritual home of cricket. Here's where to watch England vs India 3rd Test live streams online from anywhere.

England vs India 3rd Test toss and team news

For the third time this series, Ben Stokes won the toss but at a picture-pefect Lord's, the England captain this time decided to bat first. For his part, opposite number Shubman Gill says he would have bowled first anyway.

England confirm their one change, as pace bowler Jofra Archer replaces Josh Tongue in the hosts' XI. Ollie Pope needs a score at No.3.

India also make one change as the world's top-ranked Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah returns to the side in place of Prasidh Krishna. That means bowler Akash Deep keeps his place in the XI after a starring role in the second innings at Edgbaston.

England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir

India XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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How to watch England vs India 3rd Test live streams in the US

Cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the England vs India 3rd Test in the US.

If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

Outside the US right now? You can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.

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Luckily, you don't need to subscribe to a full Sling TV plan in order to watch cricket from Willow. Instead, you can sign up to your choice of its Desi Binge Plus, Dakshin Flex or Urdu plans, which all include Willow.

Prices start from only $10 per month or $50 for six months - great value for the five-test series!

How to watch England vs India 3rd Test live streams in the UK

The England vs India 3rd Test is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK. Sky TV subscribers can tune in on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.

The BBC will also show a free-to-air highlights package called Today at the Test which is available via BBC iPlayer.

If you're on holiday outside the UK, you can use NordVPN to access Sky Sports' coverage.

How to watch England vs India 3rd Test live streams in India

The big Disney Hotstar and JioCinema merger means cricket fans in India need to pay to watch the England vs India 3rd Test.

You'll need Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 to tune in on TV, or the JioHotstar app to watch on mobile devices. Prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) for Hotstar.

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How to watch England vs India 3rd Test live streams in Australia

The England vs India 3rd Test is on Foxtel in Australia.

The most cost-efficient option is specialist sports streamer Kayo Sports, with plans starting from $30 a month after you've taken advantage of its first month for $1 offer or 7-day free trial.

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Official England vs India 3rd Test broadcasters by region

  • Canada

Just like in the US, cricket fans in Canada can watch the England vs India 3rd Test on Willow TV.

  • Ireland

Cricket fans in Ireland can watch the England vs India 3rd Test on Sky Sports.

  • New Zealand

Kiwis can watch the England vs India 3rd Test on Sky Sport and live stream it online via the Sky Sport Now service.

  • Sub-Saharan Africa

SuperSport has the rights to show the England vs India 3rd Test in most parts of the African continent.

England vs India 2nd Test Q+A

What time does the England vs India 3rd Test start?

Dates: Thursday, July 11 – Monday, July 14, 2025.

Time: Play is due to start 11am BST/ 6am ET on each day of the five-day Test.

What are the England vs India 3rd Test squads?

England team: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Jofra Archer, Sam Cook, Gus Atkinson

India team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy

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