Two of the world’s best Test cricket sides are facing off in Christchurch across two games, with the World Test champions missing their leader, and the No.5-ranked Proteas in promising form after a memorable triumph over India. Read on as we explain how to watch a New Zealand vs South Africa live stream and catch all the cricket action online no matter where you are in the world.
Date: February 17-21
Start time: 11am NZDT / 12am SAST / 3.30am IST / 10pm GMT / 5pm ET
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
FREE stream: Amazon Prime FREE trial (IN)
Global streams: Spark Sport (NZ) | SuperSport (SA) | BT Sport (UK) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (AU) | ESPN Plus (US)
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Kane Williamson’s elbow troubles mean he won’t play a part in either of the Tests, with regular understudy Tom Latham taking up skipper duties in his absence.
New Zealand were stunned by Bangladesh a month ago but fought back to level the series in style, Kyle Jamieson’s bowling and a brilliant partnership between Latham and Devon Conway eventually giving the Kiwi faithful something to shout about.
South Africa’s stunning recent victory over India has restored a presence that has been sorely lacking for some time, though the absence of Keegan Petersen, who has contracted Covid, is a huge blow.
But still, it was Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma who brought it home against the Men in Blue, and they’ll be key to South Africa’s efforts here, while Kagiso Rabada is always a nightmare to bat against.
Follow our guide for all the details you need to find a reliable 2022 New Zealand vs South Africa Test live stream and watch every session online from anywhere.
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New Zealand vs South Africa Test schedule and dates
1st Test: Feb 17-21 一 Hagley Oval, Christchurch 一 11am NZDT / 10pm GMT2nd Test: Feb 25-Mar 1 一 Hagley Oval, Christchurch 一 11am NZDT / 10pm GMT
How to watch New Zealand vs South Africa Test cricket from outside your country
In New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, Australia, India or the US? We’ve got you covered with your official broadcasting options below.
But if you’re out of the country and are still desperate to tune into certain matches, you’ll quickly find that online access is geo-blocked. In order to get around that (and assuming it complies with the Ts&Cs of the broadcaster in question), you can download and use a VPN.
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How to watch Blackcaps vs South Africa in New Zealand
Kiwis can watch the Black Caps vs South Africa Test on streaming service Spark Sport. Play gets underway at 11am NZDT across all five days of the Test.
Spark Sport also offers a 7-day free trial so you can tune in without paying a thing.
Once that free trial’s expired, a subscription costs $24.99 per month, with Spark covering not only Black Caps games, but also England cricket matches, EPL football, NBA basketball from the US, and F1 racing.
Spark Sport is available via web browsers on your PC or Mac, plus Apple and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, selected Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG TVs, and select Freeview streamers.
It’s good value, straightforward, and offers cricket fans everything they need to watch the Blackcaps without cable.
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How to watch New Zealand vs Proteas: live stream Test cricket in South Africa
Cricket fans looking to watch the New Zealand vs Proteas 1st Test in South Africa can catch the action on SuperSport.
However, most of the action takes place late at night, with play set to get underway at 12am SAST on each day of the Test.
And if you’re not going to be able to watch on your TV, you can also tune in via the network’s streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport’s dedicated app.
How to watch New Zealand vs South Africa: live stream Test cricket FREE in India
In India, you can watch New Zealand vs South Africa on Amazon Prime Video, which now has exclusive rights to any cricket played in New Zealand.
Play gets underway at 3.30am IST on each day of the Test, but will continue into the late mornings.
But the best news is, if you’re new to the service, you can sign up for a FREE 30-day Amazon Prime trial that’ll not only let you watch New Zealand vs South Africa free of charge, but also get one-day delivery on purchases from Amazon’s online store.
After that, a subscription costs either Rs 179 per month, Rs 459 quarterly, or Rs 1,499 each year.
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How to watch New Zealand vs South Africa: live stream Test cricket in Australia
Cricket fans Down Under can watch New Zealand vs South Africa on Fox Sports and via Foxtel, with play starting at 9am AEDT on each day of the Test series.
If you don’t have Fox as part of a pay TV package, your best option is to sign up for the excellent Kayo Sports streaming service.
It features no lock-in contracts and gives you access to over 50 other sports including the NRL, soccer, F1, NFL… the list goes on! Handy if you don’t want to go all-out on Fox.
Better still, Kayo offers a FREE two-week trial!
After that, the Basic Package costs $25 per month and allows users to stream across two devices simultaneously. The service also offers a Premium Package, which provides three concurrent streams for $35 per month.
Don’t forget, you can take your cricket coverage abroad with you as well. For those wanting to watch home coverage of sports from overseas, a good VPN is the solution.
How to watch New Zealand vs South Africa: live stream in UK
You can watch New Zealand vs South Africa on BT Sport, with play set to begin at 10pm GMT on each night of the Test, starting Wednesday.
Don’t forget that BT now has a £25 Monthly Pass, so you can get everything BT Sport has to offer, including Champions League football and UFC, without a long-term commitment.
The BT Sport app will let subscribers watch the cricket on any number of devices, including mobiles, tablets, consoles and smart TVs.
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New Zealand vs South Africa live stream: where to watch Test cricket in the US
ESPN Plus is the place to watch New Zealand vs South Africa in the US, with play set to begin at 5pm ET / 2pm PT on each day of the Test, starting Wednesday.
ESPN+ only costs $6.99 per month and allows you to watch online as well as via its suite of apps for mobile, tablet, laptop and most other smart devices. It’s $69.99 for 12 months if you’re happy to commit for the year.
Your other option is to get ESPN+ as part of the Disney Bundle which includes Disney+ and Hulu too. The Disney bundle is only $13.99 per month.
