How to watch Australia vs England: Live stream 1st Ashes Test

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1st Test: November 21-25, Daily Start Time: 2:20am GMT / 10:20am PT / 9:20pm ET (Thursday).

First Ash test is here and you can watch live streaming of the match between Australia and England to see who will come out on top in what is expected to be a tense series. The match will take place at Perth Stadium and kicks off on Friday. Both sides will be determined to put an end to the first of five Ashes Test matches.

The hosts will be without captain Pat Cummins (who is hoping to return for the second Test) but will be in the capable hands of backup Steve Smith, who averages 54.50 in home Tests against England. Australia's attack has suffered a setback, however, with Josh Hazlewood joining Cummins in the side, meaning Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett will start in Perth.

England have no such injury concerns and will hope their pace attack of Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson and captain Ben Stokes can prove the difference. Brendon McCullum's side may have history against them as England have not won the first Overseas Ashes Test series since 1986, but they will believe Buzzball can deliver when it matters most and triumph over an old enemy.

Read on and we'll show you how to watch Australia v England live stream wherever you are, including free options.

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Willow TV All Ashes Test matches in Australia will be shown, including the first match in Perth.

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But the first match in Perth will also be on Fox Sports. An economical option for viewing their coverage is a specialized sports streamer. Do you play sports?with plans starting at $30 per month after you take advantage of it. first month for $1 or 7-day free trial.

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Sky Sport New Zealand is the home of sport in New Zealand and the 1st Ashes Test is no exception.

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What time does the Australia vs England first test start?

Play in the Perth Test is scheduled to begin at 9:30 pm (the day before) IST / 2:20 GMT / 10:20 AEST / 1:20 pm IST / 7:50 IST each day.

Which teams will participate in the 1st Test?

Australia: Khawaja, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith (C), Head, Green, Carey (wk), Starc, Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Boland

England: Duckett, Crawley, Pope, Root, Brooke, Stokes (c), Smith (w), Atkinson, Carse, Wood, Archer, Bashir

Note: England have not yet named their starting XI.

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