IPL 2023 starts March 31 in India: everything you need to know

The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) begins on March 31 in India, with the BCCI-hosted tournament returning to its traditional home stadium format this year after tweaks and venue changes were implemented in its previous editions. during the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular league cricket tournament, which features 10 teams battling to become champions, is currently in its 16th edition and sees the Gujarat Titans return as defending champions. Notably for viewers, there are major changes to the streaming experience, with JioCinema taking over as the streaming platform for IPL from 2023.

IPL 2023: tournament format, dates and times

IPL 2023 will follow the traditional league format for much of the tournament, with each team playing every other team once home and once away. The top four teams after the league stage will advance to the playoffs, where the first- and second-placed teams have a clear advantage over the third- and fourth-placed teams.

The IPL 2023 will run from March 31 to May 28, with the finals taking place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat – the home venue of reigning champions Gujarat Titans. During the league phase, the teams will mainly play at their traditional venues, although some matches are scheduled in Guwahati, Assam and Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, designated as the home venues for the Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings respectively.

League Stage matches will take place daily (at least one match per day) from March 31 to May 21, with most matches starting at 7:30 p.m. However, some matches will start at 3:30 p.m., so watch for your favorite team’s specific schedule.

IPL 2023: How to watch

There is a big change in the way IPL 2023 can be watched, compared to previous editions of the tournament. With streaming rights changing hands and Viacom18 securing the rights, the 2023 matches will be broadcast on JioCinema, which is available on multiple platforms including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming devices, as well as JioPhone feature phones at low prices.

Interestingly, JioCinema is streaming the entire IPL 2023 tournament in up to Ultra-HD resolution, with many other viewing experience enhancements, such as the ability to change camera angles and languages, on the way. Implementation. The app will also provide access to statistics and VR implementations on supported devices.

Viewers will be happy to find that JioCinema is currently available to everyone for free with no subscription required and the app is free to download on all platforms. JioCinema was the streaming platform for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and drew criticism for poor performance and technical issues at the time, but these issues may be resolved before the IPL. 2023 to ensure correct viewing.

Viewers also have the option of watching IPL 2023 on traditional cable and DTH connections, with the Star Sports Network retaining the TV broadcast rights for IPL until 2023. However, viewers with access to smart TVs and Reliable Internet are promised a better experience. with JioCinema, especially the higher resolution and app-based features such as camera angles and 12 Indian languages ​​for on-screen commentary and graphics.

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