West Indies vs Australia: Three-Test Showdown Kicks Off in Barbados

When West Indies and Australia square off in Bridgetown on June 25, 2025, it’s more than just another Test series. For cricket fans, it’s a faceoff between two teams with centuries of legacy, both hungry to prove themselves on the world stage. This year, though, watching the series isn’t as straightforward for everyone—especially for those tuning in from India.

The series will span three gripping Test matches. The opening Test runs from June 25 to 29 at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. After that, the action shifts to St George’s, Grenada for the second Test from July 3 to 7. Fans can then catch the final face-off at Kingston, Jamaica, from July 12 to 16. That's almost a month of Test cricket packed with rivalry, strategy, and unpredictable moments.

Where to Watch: FanCode, Global Platforms, and Streaming Details

If you’re in India and hoping to watch the matches, you’ll find live streaming exclusively on FanCode. There’s no live telecast on TV—so don’t bother flipping channels. Instead, you’ll need to pick up a FanCode subscription, priced at ₹99 for the whole tour (that covers all three Tests plus five T20Is) or ₹29 if you just want to catch one match. If you already subscribe, you’re set; all matches are unlocked for current members.

Wondering about the rest of the world? Here’s how the broadcast lineup shapes up:

• UK & Ireland: Catch the action live on TNT Sports.
• Australia: Take your pick from ESPN, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Disney+, or Fetch TV.
• Pakistan: Tapmad will bring all matches to your screen.
• New Zealand: Tune in to ESPN.
• Middle East & North Africa, South East Asia: Both regions have Cricbuzz streaming the matches.
• Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean covers it all.
• Rest of the world: Watch live and free on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel.

No matter where you are, you’ll find a way to watch—the only trick is to find the right channel or app. The first Test gets underway with the toss at 7:00 PM IST (India), 1:30 PM GMT, and 9:30 AM Barbados local time, so set those alarms if you’re not keen to miss the opening ball.

The exact team lineups are locked in, but details are still a bit hush-hush. Fans will have to wait until closer to match time to see which players make the final XI. Either way, expect Australia to bring their trademark aggression, while a resurgent West Indies will be keen to shake up the Test cricket status quo.

With all eyes on Barbados for the first match, and a web of broadcasters ensuring fans across continents don’t miss a beat, this series is shaping up to be one of the summer’s standout cricket events.