How to watch West Indies vs. Afghanistan online for free

Bypass geo-restrictions and stream the latest fixture of the Men's T20 World Cup.
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TL;DR: Watch West Indies vs. Afghanistan in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


It's the last of the stage 1 games, and after today the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup will move onto the new Super 8s format. Co-host region, the West Indies, is up next as they face off with Afghanistan.

In the next stage of the tournament, the eight qualifying teams will be divided into two groups of four. Each team will play the others in their group once, with the top two teams from each of these groups progressing to the semi-finals.


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Don't miss out on the excitement, you want to watch West Indies vs. Afghanistan in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world, so keep reading to find out how.

When is West Indies vs. Afghanistan?

West Indies vs. Afghanistan in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on June 17 / 1:30 a.m. BST on June 18. This fixture takes place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

How to watch West Indies vs. Afghanistan for free

Smartphone users in India can watch the 2024 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar, including this match between West Indies vs. Afghanistan.

Elsewhere in the world, fans will require a VPN to access this free live stream as the content is geo-restricted to India. VPNs work by hiding your real IP address (digital location) and connecting you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access this free content on the Disney+ Hotstar app from anywhere in the world.

Access free T20 Cricket World Cup live streams by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in India

  4. Download the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app

  5. Watch West Indies vs. Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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$99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select T20 games before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Disney+ Hotstar?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing live sport on Disney+ Hotstar, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including India

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch West Indies vs. Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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Lois Mackenzie

Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time.

Lois also holds a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen.

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