How to Watch England vs. India From Anywhere for Free: Livestream 5th Test Cricket

England's fiery series against India comes to a close at the Oval with the fifth Test and the result on a knife edge. The hosts hold a 2-1 lead going into the final match.

Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this Test match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are, along with a full match list.

A superb rearguard performance at Old Trafford saw the tourists earn a draw in the fourth encounter and keep the chance of a tied series alive. India skipper Shubman Gill put in another superb performance and raised his tally in the series so far to an incredible 722 runs.

England come into this crucial final Test without the steady hands of captain Ben Stokes, thanks to a shoulder muscle tear, while Jofra Archer's impressive comeback has been halted after the hosts opted to rest the fast bowler. Spinner Liam Dawson and Durham's Brydon Carse also miss out. Jacob Bethell is now set bat at No. 6. for England, with Surrey bowlers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton also set to play on their home ground, alongside Nottinghamshire star Josh Tongue.

Key Indian pace man Jasprit Bumrah is not expected to play in the final Test for the tourists, with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant also ruled out.

The fifth Test between England and India takes place between Thursday, July 31, and Monday, Aug. 4, at The Oval in south London. The first ball is set to be played at 11 a.m. BST local time each day, making it a 3:30 p.m. IST start in India. That's 6 a.m. ET or 3 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, while for Australian cricket fans it's an 8 p.m. AEST start.

If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the cricket action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.

It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. A VPN can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.

However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance.

If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.

This Test series is being broadcast live in North America on cricket-streaming service Willow TV.

This Test series is being televised on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 linear channels in India, and can be livestreamed via JioHotstar.

Live coverage of this summer Test series is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK, with all games shown live on its Sky Sports cricket channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the tournament via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the action.

Scores of countries around the world can watch this Test series live and for free via the International Cricket Council's very own streaming service ICC TV.

A full list of which countries can access the free livestream can be found here.

In South Africa, this Test series is being shown on SuperSport.

If you can't watch on your TV, you can also watch via the network's streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport's mobile app.

Cricket fans Down Under can watch the action on Foxtel as well as its sister streaming service Kayo Sports.

Pay TV broadcaster Sky Sport has broadcast rights to show the series live in New Zealand.

• With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming England vs. India live may vary.
• If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
• If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.