India vs Australia Live Streaming: Complete Global Guide for 2025 Series

The clash between India national cricket team and Australia national cricket team remains one of cricket’s most intense rivalries—and in 2025, the digital era has taken the battle into homes and hands across the globe. Whether you’re in Mumbai or Melbourne, New York or Nairobi, knowing where and how to watch the series is crucial. Thanks to multi-platform rights, mobile streaming, and global feeds, this tour is arguably one of the most accessible ever.

India will tour Australia for a white-ball series in late 2025, featuring five T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals. The third T20, set for November 2 in Hobart, is already drawing attention. Business Standard+2Business Standard+2
Each match will be live at approximately 1:45 PM IST (7:15 AM AEST) in Australia, with the toss taking place about 30 minutes earlier. Cricket Addictor+1
Because of time-zone differences, viewers in the UK, USA, Africa and the Middle East must plan accordingly.

India: Where to Watch & Stream

• Live TV: The series will air on the Star Sports Network across India (Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada feeds). Cricket Addictor+1

• Digital Streaming: The primary streaming platform is JioHotstar (formerly Disney+ Hotstar), available via app and website. Subscription is required for HD streaming. Hotstar+1

• Free Option: Viewers can also watch via the free-to-air channel DD Sports in India, though picture quality and commentary languages may vary. ABP Live

• Mobile & TV Setup: All major telecom operators (Airtel, Vi, Jio) provide tie-up access packages for streaming the match on smart TVs, mobile devices and laptops. Cricket Addictor

Australia & Oceania: Local Broadcast Overview

• Australia: The broadcast rights are held by Fox Cricket on Foxtel and the streaming service Kayo Sports. Cricket Australia+1

• New Zealand: Matches appear on Sky Sport NZ and via the streaming platform Sky Go or Sky Sport Now. Business Standard

Global Streaming & Broadcast Rights

For fans outside India and Australia, here are the major streaming and broadcast options:

Device & Connectivity Tips

• Best experience: Stream in HD (1080p) on a stable broadband connection (10 Mbps+). For 4K streams monitor whether the broadcaster deploys it—often only for marquee games.

• Mobile data caution: If watching on mobile, switch to Wi-Fi or a high-data plan to avoid buffering or data-overuse charges.

• Time-zone check: In India the match begins mid-afternoon; in US East the start is early morning—set your alarm.

• VPN use: Some platforms restrict access by region. If watching from abroad, check if your service allows global streaming or if you’ll need a legal alternative.

Why This Series Is a Streaming Event

• The India-Australia rivalry consistently draws large viewership—both TV and digital. For example, the first Test of the season recorded a significant spike in streaming minutes on Australian platforms. The Australian

• Multi-language commentary, mobile viewing and global rights make these fixtures more accessible than ever.

• OTT platforms are promoting cricket heavily during this cycle, adding pre-match analysis, live stats, and interactive features.

Subscription & Cost Summary (India)

While exact prices may vary depending on ongoing offers:

• A standard subscription to JioHotstar starts around ₹299/- for the month.

• Telecom bundling (Jio/Airtel/Vi) may include streaming as part of a data plan.

• For TV viewers, Star Sports is available via most TV providers without extra pay-per-view charge.

Free or Low-Cost Watch Options

• In India, you can still watch via DD Sports without subscription—though quality and commentary may be basic. ABP Live

• In Australia, look out for free-to-air coverage via Nine Network, though full series may be restricted to pay-platforms.

• Social media platforms and official cricket boards often provide highlights and post-match clips free of charge.

Things to Double-Check Before Game Day

1. Confirm the broadcast channel and streaming app for your country ahead of time.

2. Make sure your device (smart TV, mobile, laptop) supports the required app version.

3. Verify your internet connection speed—especially if planning to stream in high definition.

4. Note the local start time and set reminders—live streaming means you won’t want to miss the toss.

5. If travelling or abroad, check whether your subscription works out-of-region or if you’ll need access via alternate platform.

Conclusion

For fans of India vs Australia cricket in 2025, options have never been clearer. Whether you’re streaming on your smartphone in Chennai, watching on the big screen in Sydney or catching it via OTT service in Toronto—you can be part of the action. Just pick your platform, check your time zone and device, and you’re set for one of cricket’s biggest streaming events.

Credit / Source Note
Broadcast and streaming details compiled using publicly available rights information from October–November 2025, including media reports and official platform listings.

📲 Below are the verified download links for the official live streaming apps. Users may install the appropriate app based on their device platform.

🇮🇳 India

JioHotstar (Jio Hotstar)
Official streaming platform for most India home matches, ICC tournaments & BCCI events.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

SonyLIV
Indian OTT service that streams cricket whenever Sony holds broadcast rights.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

🌍 Gulf / MENA (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman)

beIN SPORTS / beIN CONNECT
MENA region’s main sports broadcaster with multilingual live cricket coverage.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

STARZPLAY (STARZ ON)
Popular OTT platform in Gulf countries, streams selected live sports + premium channels.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

OSN+ (OSN Streaming)
Premium MENA streaming app with live TV and sports channels in selected countries.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

🇦🇺 Australia / 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Kayo Sports
Australia’s top sports streaming service, covers cricket & international tours.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

🇺🇸 United States / 🇨🇦 Canada

Willow TV
Exclusive cricket streaming platform for USA & Canada viewers.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

TNT Sports / Discovery+
UK viewers can stream TNT Sports live cricket via Discovery+ (subscription required).
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

⚠️ Unofficial / Third-Party Streaming Apps

(Not on Play Store / App Store – use at your own risk)

FanCode TV
Cricket & sports streaming app mainly used in India for domestic tournaments.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

GHD Sports
Unofficial free streaming app with multiple sports channels.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

HD Streamz
Free multi-channel streaming app, not officially licensed.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS

Cricfy
Third-party cricket streaming app with unofficial live feeds.
📥 ANDROID | 🍎 iOS