The 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is almost here and cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament packed with the world’s biggest cricket stars. The tournament is due to take place in Australia starting on October 16, with the final match coming to an end on November 13.

Matches start at 5 AM  or 9 AM in the UK (12 PM and 3 AM ET). While cricket fans worldwide will be clamoring for an opportunity to watch these games in person, unfortunately only a select few can do so. But don’t worry, in this post, we’ll show you how to stream the T20 World Cup finals wherever you are.

Please note that in this post we will only recommend official broadcasters and sources. Unlicensed streams found on Reddit or other places aren’t recommended. They often ship with low-quality video and can be taken offline at a moment’s notice. As such, you might not be able to view the entire game. What’s more, you’ll find official broadcasters spread across the world so you’re doing yourself a disservice by using unreliable streams.

Many of the channels streaming this event will not work abroad. If you want to connect to your favorite streaming services abroad you will need a VPN.

How to watch the 2022 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup finals from abroad with a VPN

The right VPN will make it very easy for you to bypass geo-restrictions. Just follow these steps to watch the ICC T20 World Cup finals.

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Here’s how to watch the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup finals with a VPN:

  • Choose a VPN for the cricket T20 world cup. We recommend NordVPN because it is the fastest for streaming sports. However, Surfshark and ExpressVPN are outstanding alternatives.
  • Follow our link to get your VPN subscription at the lowest possible cost. Our links will implement an automatic coupon code.
  • Download and install the VPN apps you need for your device. Our recommendations have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android to let you watch T20 matches on any device.
  • Connect to a VPN server for the appropriate country. So if you’re trying to access Sky Sports, you’ll need to connect to a server in the UK. For ESPN+and Willow TV in the US, you’ll require an American server.
  • And that’s about it. Just log in and start streaming. If it doesn’t work straight away, clear your cache and cookies and restart your device. That should address it.

The ICC T20 World Cup finals will be broadcast live on all the platforms we mention below which is why you should try running these steps well in advance of the game. You don’t want to spend precious time troubleshooting a problem and miss out on the live action. All the three VPNs we recommend –  NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN have 24/7 live support so you can always request assistance if you’re stuck.

Where can I live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup finals?

Hundreds of millions of people are expected to tune in to watch the matches, which means the marquee event will be streamed across the world. So you should be able to watch it regardless of your location. In this section, we discuss which networks will show the game in your country.

UK

The official ICC World Cup broadcaster for the UK is Sky Sports. If you’re an existing customer, then all the World Cup final matches will be available at no extra cost either on the website or the Sky Go app. Coverage begins one hour before the start of each game.

It’s also possible to log on with a Sky Sports Pass on Now TV. While this costs £8.99 per day, you can purchase a monthly pass for £33.99, if you’re considering streaming sports for a little while longer.

To access your Sky Sports account from outside the UK you can connect to a UK VPN server.

USA

Cricket fans in America can watch the finals of the ICC World Cup on Willow TV and ESPN+. Neither of them has any free trials, unfortunately, so you must sign up for one of their packages.

A monthly Willow subscription currently costs $9.99 per month. However, Willow is available via some cable television plans which means you won’t have to pay extra to stream the cricket.

Alternatively, you can log in to the ESPN website using valid cable TV credentials. Or stream ESPN’s coverage on Sling TV, Fubo TV, Hulu with live TV, and YouTubeTV.

Both ESPN and Willow TV show highlights, which means you can catch up on important moments and games the following day. However, you’ll either need to already be in the US or connected to a US VPN server in order to stream the games on any of the services mentioned above as they are all region locked.

India

The ICC World Cup is available on local channels such as Doordarshan, but the only way to access it online is via Hotstar. Previously known as Star Sports, Hotstar is also an official broadcaster in other parts of the world such as the US and Canada. Hotstar is available at either Rs 299 per month or 999 per year but does require an Indian payment method such as a local credit card or PayTM.

Like the international versions, the Indian version of Hotstar includes match highlights, expert analysis, and short videos containing the critical moments. You will need an Indian IP address to stream the matches so connect to a VPN if you’re outside India.

Australia

Fox Sports and Channel 9 are broadcasting the ICC T20 World Cup matches on TV in Australia. If you’re an existing Foxtel TV customer, all you have to do is log in to Foxtel Go and click on the live stream link. Australian users who don’t have cable can sign up for Kayo Sports which costs about $25 AUD per month.

Both Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports are only available in Australia. This means that you will need to connect to an IP address in Australia using a VPN to watch your Kayo Sports account while abroad. The same is true if you want to watch a cricket match that is being shown on 9Now.

Canada

All the ICC Cricket World Cup matches are broadcast in Canada via Hotstar or Willow.

Willow claims to be accessible in Canada through cable providers Bell, Rogers, and Telus and offers a standalone monthly subscription costing CAD 7.99, but clicking on the link just took me back to the homepage. As such, I wasn’t able to sign up despite trying multiple times. Thus you may need to connect to a US server to watch a Willow account online.

Hotstar has no trial period in Canada, so you must either sign up for the monthly package or the annual one (which costs CAD 49.99) to be able to stream the games reliably. There’s no proof of Canadian residence needed and it’s unclear whether you can only sign up with a local credit card, so users abroad could look into it. If you’re an existing Canadian Hotstar user, then you will need to connect to an IP address in Canada to watch the T20 World Cup abroad.

Middle East and Pakistan

Users in Pakistan can stream all the ICC Cricket World Cup matches for free through PTV Sports on ARY ZAP. All you need is an IP address in Pakistan to be able to continue — the service doesn’t require any prior registration or initial payment.

Cricket aficionados in the Middle East can sign up with OSN. The price varies according to the country of registration. In Saudi Arabia, for example, it’s 159 SAR/month. OSN is also available as part of a cable television package, so if you’re an existing user all you have to do is log in via your credentials and you should be good to go. Of course, if you’re outside the region, you will need a VPN to make it appear you’re still in the country of registration.

Other locations

Cricket is the second-most popular game in the world so it’s no surprise that the ICC T20 World Cup finals are being broadcast around the world. This post can’t list all the locations, but the ICC’s website is a good place to start if you’re curious about the official broadcaster in your country/location.

Who will win the T20 World Cup?

Australia, England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan and South Africa have all qualified and it is going to be hard to predict who wins the tournament!

India and Australia have been in imperious form, knocking over opponents without any problems. However, in the T20 practice game, Western Australia defeated India, with the Indian team losing by 36 runs.

The odds with the bookies have Australia as favorite, with England and India trailing just behind.