England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 live stream: How to watch the cricket from The Oval online and from anywhere
Sri Lanka chase only their fourth test win in England
Sri Lanka start the fourth day requiring a further 125 runs to win with nine wickets remaining, having been set 219 to win. This is after England, who were 261-3 in the first innings lost their last 17 wickets for 220, including being bowled out in 34 overs in their second innings.
Follow our guide below for where to watch England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
► Dates: Fri, Sept. 6 to Tue, Sept. 10.
► Times: 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. BST / 3.30 p.m. IST / 8 p.m. AEST
• U.S. — Watch on Willow TV / Sling
• U.K. — Watch on Sky / Now
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
Joe Root scored centuries in both innings of the last test match, at Lord's, to overtake Sir Alastair Cook as England’s leading test centurion. He is now 96 runs shy of overtaking Cook as England leading test runs scorer. Root is in fine form, having scored 350 runs in his four innings in this series.
In contrast, England’s stand-in captain and number three batter Ollie Pope has scored only 30 runs in his four innings as captain. He will be keen to silence the critics who are suggesting he struggles to combine captaincy with run scoring and may not be the best choice to succeed Ben Stokes when the later eventually retires. The Surrey player will be playing on his home ground, where he has a fine first-class batting record. He averages 53 in his two tests on the ground, set against a career test average of 34.
This is the 21st test match Sri Lanka have played in England, of which they have won three, and lost 10. But one of those victories was in their only previous test match at The Oval, in 1998.
Here's how to watch every ball of the England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test live stream from anywhere.
England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 live streams around the world
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cricket via your usual streaming service?
You can still watch the England vs Sri Lanka Oval Test 2024 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Download and install a VPN — as we say, our top choice is NordVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location — open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select your usual location.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream — head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were back at home.
How to watch England vs Sri Lanka online in the U.S.
England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 live stream from $10 a month:
Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is showing the England vs Sri Lanka test series live streams in the U.S. 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. There are options to pay just for Willow (from $10 a month), or add it to your existing Sling plan. You can check out your options and sign up on its website.
Watch England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 live streams in the U.K.
All the England vs Sri Lanka 2024 test series cricket is being shown on Sky Sports and its dedicated Sky Sports Cricket channel in the U.K..
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the cricket on the go on mobile devices via the Sky Go streaming service, which has dedicated apps for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
If you want to sign up, you can check out Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices.
Don't fancy being locked into a long, expensive contract? Consider the more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV).
To access your usual streaming service from outside the U.K., you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.
Watch England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 live stream in Australia
Aussies will find England vs Sri Lanka Oval Test live streams on Fox Sports via Foxtel.
Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? The good news is specialist streaming service Kayo Sports is also showing this test series with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just $25/month, and hosting plenty of cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and loads of other live sports besides.
There's also a 7-day FREE trial for anybody who hasn't used the service before.
Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to tap into your subscriptions from anywhere.
How to watch England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 live in India
Every game of the 2024 England vs Sri Lanka test series will be televised on India's Sony Sports network and the Sony LIV app.
If you already subscribe, but are outside of India right now, you can simply choose one of the best VPN services such as NordVPN. to follow the cricket.
England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test 2024 teams
England: Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope (capt), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, Josh Hull, Shoaib Bashir.
Sri Lanka :Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando.
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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.