A three-match Test series between West Indies and Australia for the Frank Worrell Trophy begins at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Wednesday, June 25. Keep reading for details of how to .
Barbadian 33-year-old Roston Chase has the reins as the latest West Indies Test captain, taking charge of a side that hasn't won a Test series in over two years. A shadow of the team so feared in the 1970s and 80s, the Windies still have the capacity to dazzle — no less so than their famous Shamar Joseph-inspired victory over this week's opposition at the Gabba last year.
Although they keep their place at the apex of the world rankings, the Aussies head to the Caribbean smarting after their World Test Championship final loss to South Africa. With Steve Smith injured and Marnus Labuschagne dropped for the 1st Test, there'll be a fresh feel to the tourists' XI. Exciting batters Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis are both in the squad and likely to feature over the course of the series.
It's a contest brimming over with history and we have all the information you need to watch West Indies vs Australia live streams of the 1st Test below — including ways to watch cricket online from anywhere in the world.
Aussies can watch West Indies vs Australia on ESPN, with play starting each evening at midnight.
If you don't have access to ESPN and want and don't wish to subscribe to a full TV package that includes it, sports streaming specialist Kayo Sports will also show this and the other games of the series, with monthly rolling plans starting from $30 after a 7-day free trial or your first month for just one dollar.
Cricket fans in the US can live stream the 1st West Indies vs Australia Test on ESPN Plus.
The streaming service can be downloaded on to a variety of smartphones and streaming devices, costing $11.99 per month / $119.99 per year or from $16.99 a month if you get it through the Disney Plus bundle.
This Test series between West Indies vs Australia is being shown on TNT Sports in the UK, which is available via TV plans from Sky, BT, EE and Virgin. The 1st Test starts each day at 3 pm UK from Wednesday, June 25.
Alternatively, you can access TNT Sports online by signing up to Discovery Plus Premium. The rolling monthly membership can be cancelled any time and costs £30.99 per month.
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The five-day West Indies vs Australia 1st Test starts on Wednesday, June 25 and is scheduled to run until Sunday, June 29.
Play gets underway each morning at 10 am local time in Barbados. That's midnight AEST in Australia and 3 pm UK / 10 am ET / 7 am PT.
Roston Chase (c), Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
The 1st Test between West Indies vs Australia in 2025 is taking place at the 30,500-capacity Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Cricket has been played at the Kensington Oval since the 19th century, with Test cricket now into its 95th year at the ground.
Australia haven't visited the venue in over a decade, however, when Michael Clarke led them to a tight 3-wicket win over a home side that included the likes of Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Daren Sammy.
What is the head-to-head record between West Indies vs Australia?
Head-to-head in Tests only
120 61 33
Drawn: 25
Tied: 1
