- Watch England vs India 1st Test on Willow via Sling TV (US)
- ICC TV will provide a free stream for select countries
- Abroad? Unblock your stream with NordVPN (Save 70%)
- England vs India 1st Test started at 11am BST / 6am ET today (Friday, June 20)
A new era begins for India today under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, following the retirements of icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Headingley hosts the first of five Tests, in distinctly un-English conditions. The hosts won the toss and have elected to bowl first. Below we have all the information on how to watch the England vs India 1st Test from anywhere.
This is an inexperienced India team. Gill himself has only played three Tests in England, and his top score across those six innings was just 28. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair, meanwhile, are set to get their first tatse of first-class cricket on these shores. In that regard, the weather could make the adjustment that bit less daunting.
Ben Stokes has opted to stick with Ollie Pope at the expense of long-term prospect Jacob Bethell, with the vice-captain having conjured 171 in the defeat of Zimbabwe last month, a Test Bethell had to skip because he was on IPL duty. Ominously, Pope is one of Jasprit Bumrah's favorite opponents. The world's best fast-bowler has only dismissed Ravi Ashwin more frequently.
Here's where to watch England vs India 1st Test live streams online from anywhere.
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Can I stream England vs India 1st Test for free?
Luckily ICC TV are showing free England vs India streams in a host of countries across the world — check the full list here to see if you can watch for free.
Outside these countries right now? No worries — you can still stream the action by using a VPN.
How to watch England vs India 1st Test live streams in the US
Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the England vs India 1st 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.
If you're traveling outside of the US, you can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.
How to watch England vs India 1st Test live streams in the UK
The England vs India 1st 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.
If you're on holiday outside the UK, you can use NordVPN to access Sky Sports' coverage.
How to watch England vs India 1st 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 1st 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 for Hotstar.
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How to watch England vs India 1st Test live streams in Australia
The England vs India 1st Test is on Foxtel in Australia.
A more 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.
Traveling outside Oz? Use a VPN to watch Kayo Sports when abroad.
Official England vs India 1st Test broadcasters by region
- Canada
Just like in the US, cricket fans in Canada can watch the England vs India 1st Test on Willow TV.
- Ireland
Cricket fans in Ireland can watch the England vs India 1st Test on Sky Sports.
- New Zealand
Kiwis can watch the England vs India 1st 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 1st Test in most parts of the African continent.
England vs India 1st Test Q+A
What time does the England vs India 1st Test start?
Dates: Friday, June 20 – Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Time: Play is due to start 11am GMT/ 6am ET on each day of the five-day Test.
What are the England vs India 1st Test teams?
England team: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
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
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