Where to Watch India vs Australia Cricket Live Streaming

Following the India national cricket team against Australia this season means navigating a fragmented landscape of broadcasters, regional apps, and subscription tiers. Every match is covered somewhere, but finding which platform works for your location before the first ball is bowled requires sorting through competing options across at least four major markets.

Upcoming Series: India vs Australia T20 2025 · Key Platform: JioHotstar · India Broadcaster: Star Sports · Australia Option: Foxtel / Kayo · UK Channel: TNT Sports

Which channel is India vs Aus live streaming?

In India, the India Tour of Australia 2025 is split between traditional TV and digital streaming, with the Star Sports Network covering every format on television while JioHotstar handles the online side.

Star Sports in India

The Star Sports Network offers the widest language coverage for Indian viewers, with feeds in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada (Wisden cricket almanac). Subscribers to Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, and other major cable or DTH services can find the matches on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and their regional language variants. The network’s coverage includes pre-match analysis and post-match commentary alongside the live broadcast.

Disney+ Hotstar streaming

JioHotstar (the rebranded Disney+ Hotstar following the JioStar merger) serves as the primary streaming destination for the ODI and T20I series in India. Plans start at Rs. 299 (approximately $3.49) for a monthly subscription (TechRadar streaming guide). The platform streams matches in HD and offers mobile apps for Android and iOS, making it accessible to viewers who prefer watching on smartphones or tablets.

On which channel is India Australia test series live?

This article focuses on the white-ball formats (ODI and T20I) of the 2025 India Tour of Australia, which are confirmed and scheduled. For any Test series details, viewers in India should check Star Sports select channels, while Australian viewers can access Test cricket through Fox Cricket on Foxtel.

Test series broadcasters

The partnership between Foxtel and Cricket Australia extends through the 2030-31 season, with the dedicated Fox Cricket channel (channel 501) broadcast rights for all Men’s Dettol ODI and T20I matches (Cricket Australia broadcast partners). This long-term deal means Australian viewers have guaranteed access to bilateral series through the decade.

International options

The international broadcast rights map is complex. JioStar (formerly Disney Star) holds rights for India and several neighboring markets including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka (Cricket Australia official guide). Viewers in other regions typically need to identify their local cricket broadcaster or a sports streaming service that carries the rights.

What channel is cricket on?

Cricket availability varies significantly by region, with different platforms holding exclusive rights in each market.

Sky Sports for UK

In the United Kingdom, the T20I series airs on TNT Sports 1, with live streaming available through the Discovery+ app (Wisden cricket almanac). The ODI matches are also available on TNT Sports for British residents (TechRadar streaming guide). Viewers can access the matches on television through TNT Sports or stream via Discovery+, which requires a subscription.

Foxtel for Australia

Australian viewers have two main options: the Foxtel platform with its dedicated Fox Cricket channel, or Kayo Sports for streaming without a cable subscription. Kayo Sports offers plans starting from $30 per month, with an introductory offer of $1 for the first month and a 7-day free trial available for eligible new customers (TechRadar streaming guide). Kayo also provides a free trial specifically for T20I matches (Sporting News Australia). Fox Sports channel 501 broadcasts the ODI series in Australia (TechRadar streaming guide).

Is Hotstar free?

The short answer is no for live streaming of this series. JioHotstar, which now combines the former Disney+ Hotstar content with Jio’s streaming portfolio, requires a paid subscription to access live cricket content.

Subscription offers

JioHotstar offers multiple subscription tiers, with plans starting at Rs. 299 per month (TechRadar streaming guide). Annual plans offer better value per month for viewers who want consistent access throughout the cricket season. The platform occasionally bundles subscriptions with Jio mobile recharges, so existing Jio customers may find offers that reduce the effective cost.

Airtel plans

Airtel subscribers can access JioHotstar content through certain postpaid plans or by adding the streaming service to their recharge bundle. The specific offers change periodically, so viewers should check their current Airtel plan details or visit an Airtel store to confirm whether their existing package includes Hotstar access.

Stream Ind vs Aus 2025 Live ODI, T20 Match Scores, Teams & Schedule

The India Tour of Australia 2025 features two white-ball series with distinct schedules and match times across venues.

2025 T20 series schedule

• First T20I: October 29, 2025 — Manuka Oval, Canberra (7:15 pm local)
• Second T20I: October 31, 2025 — Melbourne Cricket Ground (7:15 pm local)
• Third T20I: November 2, 2025 — Bellerive Oval, Hobart (7:15 pm local)
• Fourth T20I: November 6, 2025 — Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast (6:15 pm local)
• Fifth T20I: November 8, 2025 — The Gabba, Brisbane (6:15 pm local)

All five T20I matches are scheduled for evening start times, with earlier starts (6:15 pm) for the final two matches in Queensland (Wisden cricket almanac). The series opened with the first T20I on October 29, 2025.

Teams and live scores

The India national cricket team enters this series with a strong recent record against Australia in T20I format. Australia has not won a T20 series against India since 2009, when they claimed a two-match series 2-0 (Sporting News Australia). India is now aiming for their fifth consecutive T20I series win against Australia (Sporting News Australia).

In the third T20I at Bellerive Oval, India secured a five-wicket victory with Arshdeep Singh earning Player of the Match honors, taking 3 wickets for 34 runs in his four overs (Sporting News Australia). The first T20I was abandoned due to rain without a result, while Australia won the second T20I by four wickets at the MCG (Sporting News Australia).

Match schedule: ODI series dates and venues

Three ODIs make up the opening leg of the India Tour of Australia 2025, running from mid to late October 2025.

• First ODI: October 19, 2025 — Perth Stadium (9:00 AM IST / 2:30 PM local)
• Second ODI: October 23, 2025 — Adelaide Oval (9:00 AM IST / 3:00 PM local)
• Third ODI: October 25, 2025 — Sydney Cricket Ground (9:00 AM IST)

The first ODI on October 19, 2025 was won by Australia by seven wickets using the DLS method (Cricket Australia official guide). All three matches start at 9:00 AM IST, making them early morning viewing for Indian audiences but prime-time cricket for Australian evening audiences.

Regional broadcaster reference table

The broadcast rights for this series concentrate in a handful of platforms, with each major cricket market dominated by a single broadcaster and limited streaming alternatives available.

The implication: viewers outside these four regions will need to either subscribe to a VPN-based service or purchase a regional package to access live coverage.

Clarity on what’s confirmed and what’s still uncertain

Most details about the broadcast landscape are solid, but a few specifics remain genuinely unclear.

What the broadcasters and officials are saying

The Indian cricket team will play Australia in a five-match T20 international series starting October 29, 2025, with matches scheduled across five Australian venues.

— Wisden (cricket almanac and historic record keeper)

Kayo Sports is offering a 7-day free trial for new customers interested in watching the T20I series, with plans starting at $30 per month after the trial period.

— Sporting News (Australian sports publication)

Foxtel has extended its partnership with Cricket Australia through the 2030-31 season, ensuring all Men’s Dettol ODI and T20I matches remain on the Fox Cricket channel.

— Cricket Australia (official governing body)

For viewers in India, the choice between TV and streaming comes down to household setup: Star Sports works for anyone with cable or DTH access, while JioHotstar is essential for mobile-first viewers or those without traditional television. The Rs. 299 monthly cost is modest by streaming standards, though it does represent a new expense for viewers accustomed to free cricket content on earlier Hotstar iterations.

Australian viewers have genuine flexibility with the Kayo free trial option, which can serve tourists, temporary residents, or anyone who wants to test the service before committing. The Foxtel-Fox Cricket combination remains the most comprehensive option for cricket-heavy households, while Kayo targets the streaming-only market.

The broadcast landscape will likely consolidate further over the coming years, particularly as the Foxtel-Cricket Australia partnership approaches its 2030-31 endpoint. Viewers who want to lock in their preferred platform should consider annual plans where available, as these typically offer better per-month value and reduce the risk of mid-series price changes.

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Fans Down Under can tune into Foxtel or Kayo for the series action, with schedules detailed in this Australian TV streaming guide for comprehensive coverage.

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