Pakistan vs Australia ODI series to stream free on PCB Live - Full guide
Cricket fans across Pakistan will be able to watch the Pakistan vs Australia ODI series live without any charges on “PCB Live”. The three-match ODI series will be played from 30 May to 4 June in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board said “PCB Live” will be the only official platform offering free live-streaming of the matches in the country. Fans can enjoy full match coverage on mobile phones and smart devices.
Match schedule and venues
The first ODI match will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 30 May. The second and third ODI matches will be held at Gaddafi Stadium on 2 and 4 June.
Officials said fans can watch every ball live by downloading the PCB Live application from the App Store for iPhone users and Google Play Store for Android users. Cricket lovers can also register through PCB Live for the upcoming series.
PCB OTT platform
PCB OTT was launched in October last year before Pakistan’s home Test series against South Africa. Earlier, the platform was available only for fans living in the United Kingdom.
UK viewers watched several major cricket events through the platform, including Pakistan vs South Africa Tests, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI series and the T20I tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
How to get wider access
The upcoming ODI series against Australia will be the first Pakistan men’s series available on PCB Live for local fans in Pakistan. Overall, it will be the second home series streamed on the OTT platform.
The first home series shown on PCB Live in Pakistan was the recently concluded Pakistan women vs Zimbabwe women T20I series in Karachi. The platform is also offering highlights of recent Pakistan matches and domestic cricket action.
Fan engagement
The decision to provide free live-streaming may attract more young viewers and digital audiences toward cricket. Easy access through mobile applications could also help PCB expand its online fan base across Pakistan.
