The New Zealand vs Australia live stream is the T20 World Cup 2021 final we didn't expect, but that doesn't make it any less exciting.
The New Zealand vs Australia live stream takes place today (Sunday, November 14).
► Time 2 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT
• U.S. — Watch on Willow via Sling or Fubo.TV
• U.K. — Watch on Sky Sports
• Watch anywhere — try ExpressVPN 100% risk free
Neither side was considered among the favorites before the tournament started, but that was perhaps unfair. After all, New Zealand are ranked fourth in the world and Australia sixth — it's not like either are no-hopers.
Both have plenty of top players in good form at each end of the order. And in fact, both play in a similar way, with hard-hitting, fast-starting openers followed by middle orders that can either be explosive or self-destructive. In the two semi-finals we got the explosive version, with New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham and Australia's Matthew Wade rescuing what looked like lost causes after good starts from openers Daryl Mitchell and David Warner respectively.
On the bowling side, each team is based around a trio of pace bowlers backed up by an in-form spinner; for New Zealand that's Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Adam Milne with Ish Sodhi the spinner, while the Aussies have Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa.
So, who are the favorites here? Well New Zealand would be most people's pick, but they have to contend with the absence of wicketkeeper-batsman Devon Conway, who broke a bone in his hand in the semi-final. Regular 'keeper Tim Seifert returns in his place.
Australia have won the toss and will bowl — which gives them a massive advantage, with dew likely to be a factor in the second innings in Dubai.
Here's how they line up:
Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Aaron Finch (capt.), 3 Mitchell Marsh, 4 Steven Smith, 5 Glenn Maxwell, 6 Marcus Stoinis, 7 Matthew Wade (wk), 8 Pat Cummins, 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand: 1 Martin Guptill, 2 Daryll Mitchell, 3 Kane Williamson, 4 Tim Seifert (wk), 5 Glenn Phillips, 6 James Neesham, 7 Mitchell Santner, 8 Tim Southee, 9 Adam Milne, 10 Trent Boult, 11 Ish Sodhi
It's likely to be a close game however the teams line up — and you can find out what happens by watching the New Zealand vs Australia live stream at the T20 World Cup.
And don't forget to visit our full T20 World Cup 2021 hub for a guide to how to watch every game, plus fixtures, tables and more.
How to watch the New Zealand vs Australia live stream wherever you are
The New Zealand vs Australia 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.
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 New Zealand vs Australia live stream in the UK
England may have lost to New Zealand in the semi-final, but with the Ashes on the horizon we suspect many will be cheering on the Kiwis in the final. The New Zealand vs Australia live stream will be shown live in the U.K. on Sky Sports and via the Sky Go app. You'll be able to find it on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage starting at 1 p.m and the game at 2 p.m. GMT.
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.
Another option is Sky's Now Sports streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £19.99 or month-long access for £33.99. It's available on virtually every streaming device and is a great option if you just want to watch for a fixed period.
All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the U.K., you can still follow the New Zealand vs Australia live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
How to watch the New Zealand vs Australia live stream in the US
Cricket fans in the U.S. can watch the New Zealand vs Australia 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'll need a Sling subscription, which costs $35 for either the Orange or Blue package, and can then add Willow TV for $10/month or $60/year.
However, right now Sling is offering a 30-day trial for the bargain price of $10 and Willow TV is offering its first month for just $5 — so you could watch the entire T20 World Cup 2021 for just $15.
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 New Zealand vs Australia live stream as if you were sat at home.
How to watch the New Zealand vs Australia live stream in Australia
Aussies also get a couple of options for where to watch their boys play in the New Zealand vs Australia 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 14-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 New Zealand vs Australia live stream on your Fox or Kayo account, as if you were back home.
How to watch the New Zealand vs Australia live stream in New Zealand
New Zealanders can watch the Black Caps go for glory in the New Zealand vs Australia 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 New Zealand vs Australia live stream in India
Fans in India can watch the New Zealand vs Australia 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 New Zealand vs Australia live stream wherever you are are.
How to watch the New Zealand vs Australia live stream in Pakistan
Lucky cricket fans in Pakistan can watch the New Zealand vs Australia 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 New Zealand vs Australia 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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