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How to watch Australia vs. South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free

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The ICC Cricket World Cup is up and running, and it feels like there's a massive game almost every day. Next up is the huge matchup between Australia and South Africa, and you can watch every innings for free.

If you're interested in watching Australia vs. South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Australia vs. South Africa in the Cricket World Cup?

Australia and South Africa will meet at 9:30 a.m. BST on Oct. 12 at Ekana Sports City in Lucknow, India.

How to watch Australia vs. South Africa for free

The best free streaming platform for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup is 9Now. This free Australian streaming service is offering live coverage of every Australia game, including the fixture against South Africa on Oct. 12.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address and connect you to a server located in Australia. This process tricks streaming platforms like 9Now into providing you with access from anywhere in the world. You can unblock 9Now by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for 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 Australia

  4. Sign up for 9Now

  5. Watch Australia vs. South Africa from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can unblock 9Now without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select fixtures from the ICC Cricket World Cup for free.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

There are many VPNs that can reliably unblock free streaming services from around the world, but ExpressVPN is the best for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including Australia

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

  • Strict no-logging policy

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This heavily discounted plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Australia vs. South Africa in the Cricket World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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