Cricket World Cup: Where to watch Australia vs. Sri Lanka live stream free from anywhere
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You've picked a great time to tune in with two teams hungry for a first win at this year's Cricket World Cup. We have everything you need on how to watch a free Australia vs. Sri Lanka live stream today, and better yet, it will set you up for a range of other free matches during the tournament - more details on those other games below.
Both teams lost their opening two games, with Australia losing out to New Zealand and South Africa, further wounding the nation's pride after a recent early Rugby World Cup exit. Sri Lanka are currently ranked in a respectable seventh in the ODI rankings and will be hoping to brush off opening defeats against South Africa and Pakistan. This could be a tighter game than you might have imagined just a few weeks ago and has 'must-win' vibes for both sides.
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As mentioned in our guide to free Cricket World Cup live stream roundup, there are multiple free games on an Australian streaming channel. This free live stream is limited to viewers in Australia by default, but you can access it from other countries via a VPN. These virtual private networks let your devices mimic various international locations of your choosing so that you can hop onto one of the international streaming services listed below. We've also highlighted some international paid options if you want to be covered for every game.
How to watch Australia vs. Sri Lanka and other free Cricket World Cup live streams
Australia is one of the only countries with a free Cricket World Cup live stream, courtesy of streaming service 9Now (some will be on sister channel 9Gem; check the full TV guide listings here). You won't find every scheduled Cricket World Cup match there, but you can be sure all the matches that Australia's playing will air, plus top-tier games like today's Australia vs. Sri Lanka. Here's a complete list of remaining free matches you can view at 9Now for free during the Cricket World Cup:
| Date | Match |
| October 16 | Australia vs. Sri Lanka |
| October 20 | Australia vs. Pakistan |
| October 21 | England vs. South Africa |
| October 22 | India vs. New Zealand |
| October 25 | Australia vs. Netherlands |
| October 28 | Australia vs. New Zealand |
| October 29 | India vs. England |
| November 4 | Australia vs. England |
| November 5 | India vs. South Africa |
| November 7 | Australia vs. Afghanistan |
| November 11 | Australia vs. Bangladesh |
| November 15 | Semi-Final 1 |
| November 16 | Semi-Final 2 |
| November 19 | Final |
Usually, 9Now requires you to be an Australian resident, but you can use a VPN to circumvent the block and sign up for a free account to access the streaming service. A VPN virtually changes your devices' location, so apps and websites think you're connecting from servers within those countries.
In the case of the Cricket World Cup, you can connect through an Australian server, and 9Now will let you in with no fuss after creating a free email login.
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How to watch Australia vs. Sri Lanka with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the game.
- Turn it on and set it to an Australian location.
- Go to 9Now (Australia).
- Sign in or create a free login.
- Watch Australia vs. Sri Lanka.
- When: Today at 4:30 a.m. EDT / 9:30 a.m. BST / 2 p.m. IST / 7:30 p.m. AEDT.
You can also use VPNs to sign up for cheap streaming services such as ESPN Plus in the United States, which will show all Cricket World Cup games starting at $10.99 monthly. The UK has coverage via Sky Sports Cricket on Now TV, currently £34.99 per month, making it the most expensive option by far and an easy win for the VPN route above instead.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.