Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian cricket team kicked off Wednesday morning with the first semi-final match against New Zealand in the 2023 Cricket World Cup (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) (ASSOCIATED PRESS). As the tournament prepares to crown a champion after 45 games played over six weeks in India, only four teams remain: India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. The event has captivated global audiences, with one of India’s matches against arch-rival Pakistan setting a streaming record on Disney+ Hotstar with 35 million viewers — five times more than the Super Bowl at its peak. Want to join in on the cricket fever before the World Cup concludes? Read on for details on how to watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-finals and final, including how to stream games for free and the schedule with early start times.
How to watch the Cricket World Cup in the US:
Watch the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and final for free with a VPN, or subscribe to ESPN+ or Willow TV— North America’s exclusive cricket channel. ESPN+ is streaming all 48 Cricket World Cup matches in 2023 and offers access to live events such as UFC Fight Night, F1 races, and premium ESPN+ content.
How to watch the Cricket World Cup for free from the US:
Residents of Australia can watch all Australian games and major matches for free on 9Now, while the UK will show the final for free on Channel 5 (My5). If you live in the US, you can still stream the games with the help of a VPN.
ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” enabling international access to shows, movies, and sporting events. By signing up for ExpressVPN and changing your server location to the UK or AU, you can watch the games on the right platform. Plus, new users can save 49% on ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription, and the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule:
All times Eastern
November 15
Semi-final 1: India vs New Zealand – 3:30 a.m.
November 16
Semi-final 2: South Africa vs Australia – 3:30 a.m.
November 19
Final – 3:30 a.m.
