Sri Lanka vs England live stream — how to watch the T20 World Cup game live today

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The Sri Lanka vs England live stream is the last match in Group 1 of the Super 12 stage and will confirm who goes into the semi-final — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN today. It's a perfect, sunny evening for cricket at the SCG. Expect this one to go the distance.

Sri Lanka vs England live stream, DATE, TIME, CHANNELS

The Sri Lanka vs England live stream takes place Saturday (November 5).
► Time 8 a.m. GMT / 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT / 7 p.m. AEDT
• U.S. — Watch on Willow via Sling or Fubo.TV
• U.K. — Watch on Sky Sports
• Watch anywhere — try ExpressVPN 100% risk free

England beat New Zealand by 20 runs in their last match to keep their T20 World Cup dream alive. New Zealand and Australia both won their respective games against Ireland and Afghanistan on Friday. However, the size of the Aussies’ victory means that Jos Buttler’s side knows all they have to do is win to be in the semi-finals. Net Run Rate is already in their favour. The England captain hit a fantastic 73 from 47 balls against the Black Caps. Fellow opener Alex Hales also got 52 runs off 40 deliveries, all of which has proved useful.

However, Sri Lanka have proven to be tricky opponents throughout this tournament. They made it through the preliminary group stage before beating Ireland and Afghanistan in the Super 12 section. All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has taken an impressive 13 wickets during the competition and will be looking to add to his tally. Kusal Mendis has contributed 205 runs with the bat.

Buttler’s boys cannot afford to make any mistakes if they are going to make it through to the semi-finals. Can they get the job done, or will The Lions roar? Find out by watching the Sri Lanka vs England live stream.

And don't forget to visit our full T20 World Cup 2022 hub for a guide to how to watch every game, plus fixtures, tables and more.

How to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream wherever you are

The Sri Lanka vs England live stream will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?

The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you're abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services to watch the games live as if you were in your lounge.

Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, thanks to its combination of superb speed, great customer service and excellent device support. It also offers a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could check it out without having to sign up long term.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sky Sports or another service and watch the T20 contest.

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How to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream in the UK

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The Sri Lanka vs England live stream will be shown live in the U.K. on Sky Sports and via the Sky Go app.  

If you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll need to pay £22/month to add those channels. If you don't have Sky at all, it'll cost you at least £41/month, depending on which other channels you choose.

Whichever package you go for, you'll also gain access to coverage in 4K and HDR, so long as you also have an HDR-ready Sky Q box and HLG-compatible TV.

Sky Glass is another option. This gives you Sky TV within a 4K TV that has a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar, and without the need for a dish. Prices start at £13/month for the TV, plus a sky sub on top of that.  

If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Now Sports streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £11.99 or month-long access for £33.99. 

All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the U.K., you can still follow the Sri Lanka vs England live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.

How to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream in the US

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Cricket fans in the U.S. can watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream on either Willow TV or ESPN Plus.

If you choose the Willow TV route, you can watch via various cable packages including Dish, Fios, Spectrum, Xfinity and more.

But if you've cut the cord and don't have cable, don't worry — because you can also watch Willow via Sling TV. You do not need a Sling subscription, and you can get Willow for $7 for the first month and $10 every month after. So you could watch the entire T20 World Cup 2021 for just $7. 

But what if you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now? As we explained above, your best bet will be to use a VPN such as ExpressVPN so you can access them wherever you are and watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream as if you were sat at home.

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How to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream in Australia

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Aussies also get a couple of options for where to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream, in the form of Fox Sports or Kayo Sports

Fox is available as part of many pay TV packages, but if you don't already have it then Kayo might be a better bet. It can be accessed via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, and also on Chromecast and Apple TV — plus it costs a very reasonable $25 AUD per month for the basic package.

Plus, there's a 7-day free trial available for Kayo if you want to try the service before committing to a subscription. 

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream on your Fox or Kayo account, as if you were back home.

How to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream in New Zealand

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New Zealanders can watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream on Sky Sport. This costs $57.98 NZD per month, or $31.99/month extra if you already have Sky but not Sport. Plus there's currently an offer which gives you your first month free when you sign up for a year.

Alternatively, you could go for the Sky Sport Now service, which gives you just the Sport channels but for a reduced cost of $19.99/week / $39.99/month or $399/year. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow the game by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN

How to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream in India

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Fans in India can watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream on either Star Sports or Disney Plus Hotstar

If you're cutting the cord and going the Hotstar route, you can pay Rs. 499/year for the new Mobile plan, which lets you watch on one mobile device, Rs. 899/year for the Super plan (2 devices, including TVs and laptops) or Rs. 1499 for Premium (4 devices plus 4K). There's more details here.

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 the Sri Lanka vs England live stream wherever you are are. 

How to watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream in Pakistan

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Lucky cricket fans in Pakistan can watch the Sri Lanka vs England live stream on the state-owned channel PTV Sports — which means they can enjoy the game for free. 

It also means they can tune in via the PTV Sports website, where they can follow the Sri Lanka vs England live stream without needing to sign up or create a registration of any kind.

Of course if you're usually based in Pakistan but aren't there right now, you can still enjoy your local coverage, for free, simply by signing up for a VPN such as ExpressVPN to live stream the action wherever you are are. 

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Charlotte Henry

Charlotte Henry is a journalist who has covered all things tech and media for a number of years for various publications. She reported in-depth as tech companies became media companies and vice versa. In her newsletter, The Addition, she focuses on the ever-changing streaming ecosystem as the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ fight for supremacy. Charlotte is also a close follower of sport (she’s a Spurs fan…) watching everything from Premier League football to Major League Baseball. Charlotte’s first book “Not Buying It: The Facts Behind Fake News” was published in 2019. Away from work, she can often be found at heavy metal concerts and festivals.