Australian cricket fans can watch the opening session of tonight’s final day of Test action against South Africa live and free on Kayo Sports, with coverage beginning at 7pm AEDT as Australia attempts to secure victory over the reigning World Test Champions.
The streaming service has confirmed it will remove its paywall for the first session tonight, giving viewers across the country free access through Kayo Freebies as the Australian men’s Test team attempts to complete its run chase at Newlands Cricket Ground.
The decision comes as Australia looks to maintain its position at the top of the Test rankings, with tonight’s play set to determine the outcome of the contest against South Africa.
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Australian openers Travis Head and Matt Renshaw will walk out to the crease tonight, tasked with giving the visitors a strong start as they pursue the runs required for victory.
The pair will face the challenge of chasing down the target on South African soil, with the opening session expected to play an important role in determining the direction of the match.
Kayo Sports confirms free coverage tonight
Before play begins, Kayo Sports will provide a preview of the final day’s action, featuring a commentary panel of Brendon Julian, David Warner, Kerry O’Keeffe and Mark Waugh.
The four commentators will examine the state of the match and the challenge facing Australia as the team prepares to begin its pursuit of victory.
Coverage gets underway tonight at 7pm AEDT, with the opening session available to watch free through Kayo Freebies.
The decision to make tonight’s opening session available without a subscription was announced by Foxtel Group, which says it wants more Australians to have access to the potentially decisive period of the Test.
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Cricket fans tuning into Kayo’s free opening session can also pair the television pictures with their preferred radio commentary using the new Australian radio live streaming app Wireless (beta).
The app’s TV Sync feature lets listeners delay ABC Grandstand or SEN Cricket commentary to match the action on screen, where those services are carrying the match and their radio feed is ahead of the pictures. Simply mute the television, select your commentary in Wireless and adjust the delay until the sound and vision line up.
Developed by TV Blackbox news editor Kevin Perry, Wireless gives cricket lovers another way to enjoy the broadcast with the commentators they know and love. Whether you favour the ABC Grandstand team or SEN Cricket’s coverage, it offers a practical way to bring radio’s distinctive voices to your television viewing — without hearing the wicket before you see it fall.
The latest test beta for Wireless is available now for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Foxtel Group CEO – Streaming and Advertising, Mark Frain, said the company recognised the significance of the occasion for Australian cricket supporters.
“We recognised that this was going to be a memorable day for Australian sports fans, with our men’s Test side looking to stay in top spot on the Test rankings.”
Frain said the decision reflected the company’s expectations for the final day, following an eventful Test series.
“This Test series has had it all, and we know this first session is going to take that to another level, so we’re not only excited for the action out in the middle but equally as excited to give every Aussie the chance to watch along on Kayo SPORTS.
“This gives all sports fans across the country the chance to witness what we believe will be an iconic Aussie sport moment by dropping the paywall for the first session.”
While Foxtel Group has described the occasion as a potentially significant moment for Australian sport, the result remains dependent on whether the Australian batting line-up can successfully complete the chase.
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The free streaming arrangement applies specifically to the first session of tonight’s play, rather than the entire day’s coverage.
For viewers wanting to follow the opening stages of Australia’s attempt to defeat South Africa, the arrangement provides access to the live action without requiring a paid Kayo Sports subscription.
The first session of tonight’s Australia v South Africa men’s Test will stream live and free on Kayo Freebies through Kayo Sports, with coverage starting at 7pm AEDT.
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