THE T20 World Cup reaches a crucial milestone as we enter the Super 8.
Twenty teams were reduced to eight, with Australia’s absence the biggest shock of the tournament so far. In each group, four teams now compete to finish in the top two and secure a place in the semi-finals.
Each game is available to listen for free in the UK on BBC Radio 5 livewith coverage on the Sports Extra station.
How to listen to the T20 World Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live
To access BBC Radio 5 Live’s T20 World Cup coverage, you have several options, including BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app (iOS/Android).
The line-up will be broadcast on Radio 5 Live Sports Extra – with their full schedule available here.
To listen you’ll need a BBC account – sign up here.
And if you miss any of the action, you can listen to the special Test Match podcast, where they discuss tournament news in depth.
Can I access coverage of the T20 World Cup on BBC Sounds from abroad or on holiday?
Yes. UK residents wanting to listen to the T20 World Cup while traveling abroad can still access the BBC Sounds app via a VPN. We recommend NordVPN, which is now offering 70% off, 3 extra months free and an Amazon gift card…
How to unblock BBC Sounds with a VPN
If you’re currently outside the UK and unable to use BBC Sounds, you can still access the app through the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
The software allows your devices to appear as if they are back in your home country, no matter where you are in the world. Ideal for listeners traveling to work or on vacation who want a taste of home.
NordVPN is our favorite:
BBC Sounds Troubleshooting Tips
If you always You can’t access BBC Sounds even with the help of a VPN, you can try a few other things.
Make sure your BBC account is linked to a valid UK postcode, such as SE1 7PB.
The BBC Sounds app (iOS/Android) will not appear in the Play Store or App Store outside the UK, but you may be able to work around this by changing your phone’s region in the settings menu.
The BBC, like most broadcasters and networks, is engaged in a never-ending cat-and-mouse battle with VPN providers.
Although we have ranked the best iPlayer VPNs, which we have developed through extensive testing, if one of them works today, there is no guarantee that it will work the same tomorrow, in which case you can raise the issue with your VPN provider’s customer support team and ask them to recommend the best server to connect to.
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