Hosts and the favorites for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, India, kick off their campaign this Sunday against the team with the most World Cup titles, Australia. Australia won the toss and chose to bat, with captain Pat Cummins describing the pitch as “favorable.” Unfortunately, Shubman Gill is unable to play due to illness.
India currently holds the top spot in the ODI rankings and enters the tournament on the heels of an Asia Cup victory in September. Given the round-robin league format, it’s highly likely that the Men in Blue will secure one of the top four positions and qualify for the semifinals. Shubman Gill, one of the world’s best limited-overs batsmen, boasts an impressive average of 66 in 35 ODIs with a strike rate of 103 runs per 100 balls.
India is the favorite to win their opening match against Australia. The teams recently completed a one-day series in India, which the hosts won 2-1. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai typically favors spin, and Australia seems to lack depth in their spin bowling department, with only one specialist spinner, the underrated Adam Zampa, in their squad.
The day/night match begins at 2 pm IST. Here’s how to watch the live stream for India vs. Australia and follow the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 from anywhere.
How to watch India vs Australia ODI World Cup Live?
The India vs Australia T20 will be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in India, similar to the Asia Cup. Apart from that, the series will also be telecasted via Star Sports Network. You can enjoy all three matches on the mentioned platform. However, you have to keep in mind that you need a subscription to watch the matches. The subscriptions for Disney+ Hotstar are available in the market at a starting price of Rs 149 for a quarter.
You can also check out the official website of your telecom service provider as Jio, Vodafone, Airtel and others are also offering Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions with a large number of prepaid and postpaid plans. We are sharing the schedule table below so that you can get a better idea regarding the timing, dates, and venue of the matches.
India Vs Australia T20 Matches Live Streaming
The matches are streaming on Disney+Hotstar App. You can watch these matches by subscribing to the Disney+Hotstar app. Subscription plans are-
- Rs. 499- Disney Plus Hotstar Mobile
- Rs 899- Disney Plus Hotstar Super
- Rs. 299/Rs. 1499- Disney Plus Hotstar Mobile Premium
How to watch India Vs Australia Series Online for Free
For those who don’t want to pay for the subscription or subscribe to the channel that is telecasting matches, they can avail of a Disney Plus Hotstar subscription for free via Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
Plans for Jio Prepaid Users
- Rs. 499- 3GB/day+6GB data and 28 days validity
- Rs. 505-55GB data and 55 days validity
- Rs. 601- 3GB data/day and 28 days validity
- Rs. 659- 1.5GB data/day and 56 days validity
- Rs. 799- 2GB data/day and 56 days validity
- Rs. 1066- 2GB data/day and 84 days validity
- Rs. 1499- 2GBdata/day and 84 days validity
- Rs. 3119-2GB data/day and 1 year validity
- Rs. 4119- 3GB data/day and 1 year validity
All plans except for Rs. 555, offer free calls, 100SMSs per day, unlimited voice calls, and complimentary access to Jio apps.
For Airtel Users-
- Rs. 599- 3GB data/day and 28 days validity
- Rs. 838- 2GB per day and 56 days validity
- Rs. 2999- 2GB data/day and 365 days validity
The plans also come with free voice calls, 100 SMSs per day, and Amazon Prime Video Mobile-edition free trial.
For Vi Users-
- Rs. 901- 3GB data/day and 70 days validity
- Rs. 601- 3GB data/day and 28 days validity
The Rs. 901 Vi recharge plan also comes with 100 SMSs per day, Binge all night, free voice calls, and access to Vi TV and movies.
India vs Australia World Cup Match TV Channels list, price, and Channel Numbers
| Channel Name | Tata Play Channel number | Airtel Digital TV DTH Channel number | Videocon d2h Channel number | Dish TV Channel number | Price |
| Star Sports 1 | 455 | 277 | 401 | 603 | Rs 22.42 |
| Star Sports 1 HD | 454 | 278 | 923 | 602 | Rs 22.42 |
| Star Sports 1 Hindi | 460 | 281 | 407 | 607 | Rs 22.42 |
| Star Sports 1 HD Hindi | 459 | 282 | 925 | 606 | Rs 22.42 |
| Star Sports 1 Tamil | 1516 | 803 | 521 | 1865 | Rs 20.06 |
| Star Sports 1 Telugu | 1421 | 928 | 750 | NA | Rs 22.42 |
| Star Sports 1 Kannada | 1638 | 974 | 689 | NA | Rs 22.42 |
How to watch India vs. Australia live streams in the U.S.?
Cricket enthusiasts in the U.S. can catch India vs. Australia on the Willow TV cable channel. All 48 matches can also be streamed without cable through ESPN Plus. An ESPN Plus subscription is available for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. While it doesn’t unlock all regular ESPN content, it provides access to numerous live events, exclusive shows, and unique series. Additionally, you can enjoy simultaneous streaming on three devices and highlights with a $10 per month Sling subscription.
How to watch India vs. Australia live streams in Canada?
In Canada, cricket fans can subscribe to Willow TV for $7.99 CAD per month. Willow TV offers coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Major League Cricket, GT20 Canada, Big Bash League, Indian Premier League (IPL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL). Willow TV can be added to your regular cable TV package or accessed as a standalone streaming service on various platforms.
How to watch India vs. Australia live streams in the U.K.?
U.K. cricket enthusiasts can watch India vs. Australia live on Sky Sports. Sky Sports subscribers can stream cricket on the go using the Sky Go streaming service, available on iOS, iPadOS, Android devices, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.
How to watch India vs. Australia live streams in Australia?
Australian viewers can watch India vs. Australia for free on Channel Nine. The match can also be live-streamed on the 9Now streaming service. Channel Nine holds the rights to 18 games, including all Australia fixtures, but for comprehensive coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, you may need Fox Sports channels through Foxtel or the Kayo Sports streaming service if you don’t have Foxtel.
