Australia vs Pakistan live stream — how to watch Third Test match online
A dramatic evening session has ended with Australia in the ascent
Pakistan will start day four with their two top scorers from the first innings, Muhammad Rizwan and tailender Aamer Jamal, at the crease, desperately needing them to put together a big partnership. Pakistan lead Australia by only 82 runs with just three second-innings wickets remaining in the Third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground after a series of collapses in the evening session of day three. Australia lost their last five wickets for 10 runs, to give Pakistan a first-innings lead of 14. But Pakistan started their second knock by losing two wickets for one run, rallied to 58-2, then lost five wickets for nine runs. You can watch Australia v Pakistan Third Test live streams from anywhere.
► Dates: Jan. 3-7, 2024
► Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, New South Wales
► Time: 11:30 p.m. GMT (Jan. 2) / 6:30 p.m. ET (Jan. 2) / 3:30 p.m. PT (Jan. 2) / 10:30 a.m. AEDT / 5:00 a.m. IST
• FREE — 7 plus (Australia)
• U.S. — Willow TV / Sling
• U.K. — TNT Sports
• Watch anywhere — try ExpressVPN 100% risk free
The three-match series has already been decided, after Australia won the first two tests by 360 runs and 79 runs respectively. What is left at stake is World Test Championship points – victory in Sydney would move Australia into a top-two spot with South Africa.
For Pakistan the Sydney test match is also another chance to end their run of consecutive test losses in Australia. This run has now extended to 16 matches over more than 28 years. If Pakistani fans are seeing some glimmer of optimism, Sydney was the scene of Pakistan’s last test victory in Australia, in November 1995.
Here's how to watch every ball of the Third Test match online and potentially for free. Take at look at our page on how to watch cricket for more general live stream information.
Free Australia vs Pakistan Third Test live stream
Cricket fans in Australia can watch all the action for FREE on Channel 7 and the 7 plus streaming service.
But what if you're based in Australia but aren't at home to catch the Australia vs Pakistan Third Test live stream – and don't want to spend money on pay TV in another country when you'd usually be able to watch for free at home?
Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below.
Australia vs Pakistan Third Test live streams around the world
It's only natural that you might want to watch a free Australia vs Pakistan Third Test live stream from your home country, but what if you're traveling overseas when the cricket is on?
Look no further than a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN makes it look as if you're surfing the web from your home country, rather than the one you're in. That means you can access the streaming services you already pay for, from anywhere on Earth. Or anywhere that has an internet connection, at least.
They're totally legal, inexpensive and easy to use. We've tested lots of the best VPN services and our favorite right now is ExpressVPN. It's fast, works on loads of devices and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Safety, speed and simplicity combine to make ExpressVPN our favorite VPN service. It's also compatible with loads of devices and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you want to try it out.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
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 - 7 plus for Aussies abroad.
How to watch Australia vs Pakistan Third Test around the world
How to watch Australia vs Pakistan, Third Test live streams in Australia
The great news for cricket fans in Australia is that they can they can watch the Australia vs Pakistan Third Test for FREE on Channel 7.
That also means viewers Down Under can watch all of the action online for free via the 7+ streaming service, which is compatible with most smart devices.
Kayo Sports is also where you can watch Fox Sports and the test match. It offers access to over 50 sports live and on-demand, with some its big name channels including Fox Sports, ESPN, and beIN Sports.
It costs $25 for Kayo One, $30 for Kayo Basic or $35 for Kayo Premium. Basic lets you stream sport on two devices at once, while Premium allows you to watch on up to three screens simultaneously, so it represents great value if your household has different sporting tastes or you're splitting the cost of the subscription.
Going to be outside Oz during the test match? Simply use a VPN to access Channel 7 from overseas, without being blocked. We recommend ExpressVPN as it comes with a 30-day, risk-free money-back guarantee.
How to watch Australia vs Pakistan, Third Test live streams in the U.S.
Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is showing the Australia vs Pakistan series. Willow TV is available from a number of cable providers including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more.
Not got cable? No worries, as Willow TV is also accessible via OTT provider Sling TV, which is a great place to watch cricket. There are options to pay just for Willow (starting at $5 a month), or add it to your existing Sling plan. You can check out your options and sign up on its website.
How to watch Australia vs Pakistan live streams in the U.K.
TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) is showing the Australia vs Pakistan test series.
You can get TNT by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £29.99 per month, or you can add TNT Sports through Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media to watch via your television provider.
To stream TNT Sports, you'll need Discovery Plus - a combo subscription that allows fans to access TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment all in one place.
If you're not in the U.K. right now, you can still follow all the test action by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
Watch Australia vs Pakistan Third Test live streams in New Zealand
Kiwis can access the Australia vs Pakistan test match at Perth live stream via Sky Sport. This costs $63.98 NZD per month, or you could go for the Sky Sport Now service, which gives you just the Sport channels but for a reduced cost of $24.99/week, $44.99/month or $449.99/year.
Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still watch the game by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
How to watch Australia vs Pakistan Third Test live streams in India
Every ball of the Australia versus Pakistan series is being live streamed for free via the Hotstar mobile app (iOSand Android) in India.
However, if you want to tune in on a larger screen, you'll need to pay for a Disney Star subscription. Matches will be shown live on Star Sports channels.
Ready to cut the cord? Expect to pay around Rs 1,499 per month for Disney Star's all-access content plan.
If you already subscribe to one of those services but are outside of India right now, you can simply choose one of the best VPN services such as ExpressVPN to follow Pakistan's tour of Australia wherever you are are. Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home cricket coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action.
Australia vs Pakistan Third Test teams
Australia vs Pakistan Third Test teams
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (captain), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Hassan Ali, Mir Hamza, Aamir Jamal.
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Roderick is a freelance sports journalist and a crossword complier. He is the author of five books, four of which are still in print: The Novel Life of PG Wodehouse; The Don: Beyond Boundaries; Wally Hammond: Gentleman & Player and England’s Greatest Post-War All Rounder. An erratic fast bowler in his youth, as he aged he became an erratic medium pacer. His last wicket was a stumping, which made him decide it was time to retire. He now occasionally plays for the MCC – but for their golf team. He is a member of Trevose and has played golf in around two dozen countries.