How to Watch IPL 2025 for Free on Mobile: Jio, Updated Plans

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is one of the most anticipated cricket competitions, and there are numerous users who wish to view it live on their smartphones In jio Hotstar. A few telecom companies like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have prepaid plans with free Disney+ Hotstar subscription, enabling the users to stream IPL 2025 matches for free. Below is a step-by-step guide of how you can view IPL 2025 on mobile for free with these updated plans.KKR VS RCB

FIRST MATCH:KKR VS RCB 

How to Watch IPL 2025 for Free

If you wish to watch KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 for free, here are the possibilities:

• JioCinema App (Chance) - Previously, Jio would live stream IPL matches for free on the JioCinema app. Check if Jio once again offers this free streaming feature for IPL 2025.
  
• Free Trial of Disney+ Hotstar - Disney+ Hotstar also offers occasional free trials to new users. Sign up through a new mobile number and mail to check whether there is any free trial being provided.
  
• Airtel and Vi Rewards Programs - Certain telecom service providers offer rewards or cashback that can be utilized to attain a free subscription of Disney+ Hotstar
  
• Third-Party Offers and Promotions - Track deals from banks or wallets that provide free subscriptions upon certain purchases.Third-Party

Jio Disney+ Hotstar Subscription Plans (Apart from Prepaid Recharge)

• ₹149 per month - Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Plan (1 device, mobile only).
  
• ₹499 annually - Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Plan (1 device, mobile only).
  
• ₹899 annually - Disney+ Hotstar Super Plan (2 devices, full HD quality).
  
• ₹1499 annually - Disney+ Hotstar Premium Plan (4 devices, 4K quality, ad-free).

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Jio Prepaid Plans with Disney+ Hotstar Subscription (Updated 2025

1. ₹349 Plan-

• Validity: 28 days.
• Extras: 3-month Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription.

2. ₹629 Plan-

• Validity: 56 days.
• Extras: 3-month Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription.

2. ₹859 Plan-

• Validity: 84 days.
• Extras: 3-month Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription.

3. ₹3599Plan-

• Validity: 365 days.
• Extras: 1-year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription.

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was a watershed moment in India's cricket viewing, setting a new record in television and online platforms. At an all-time high viewership, the series ranked among the highest-watched sports events of all time.

According to official records, JioStar boasted a record 250 billion overall views, the highest among cricket fans. Even the live television broadcast, Star Sports, witnessed history-shattering action with 137 billion views. JioHotstar, another household streaming service, received 110+ billion views, pointing towards the shift towards digital viewing.

The final match in the tournament witnessed a record-breaking real-time viewership. TV viewership peaked at 122 million concurrent viewers, one of the all-time highest TV audiences for a cricket match in India. Digitally, 61 million concurrent viewers viewed the final live, which only serves to underscore the increasing dominance of online media in sports broadcasting.

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The record-breaking ratings reflect India's unprecedented passion for cricket and increased availability of live sporting action on old and new media. Success of Champions Trophy 2025 also indicates the role played by streaming media in transforming sport viewing, with more viewers abandoning traditional cable television to watch games on smart TVs and mobiles.

Industry experts believe that the combined coverage of television and digital media has set a new standard for cricket watching. Increased adoption of high-speed internet, along with low-cost mobile data, has contributed significantly to this increase.

With the ICC T20 World Cup and certain other major events lined up for the coming years, such statistics indicate that Indian cricket viewership will continue to increase. The 2025 Champions Trophy has certainly reached new heights and been an unforgettful moment for world cricket fans.

The much-awaited India-Pakistan match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has created a new digital viewership record. JioHotstar, the official streaming partner, clocked a whopping 602 million cumulative views during the live streaming, breaking all earlier streaming records.

Unprecedented Digital Engagement :

JioHotstar, the combined streaming service of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, announced that the India-Pakistan encounter drew a record-breaking 602 million total views. This figure reflects the number of times the live stream was viewed during the match, demonstrating the event's extensive reach and increasing popularity of digital viewing among cricket fans

Shattering Previous Records :

This record-breaking feat beat a number of earlier viewership records in cricket :

India vs Pakistan – 2023 ICC World Cup : This intense World Cup game drew 225 million online viewers on Disney+ Hotstar.

India vs Pakistan – 2019 ICC World Cup : This match is still the most viewed TV cricket match, with around 1 billion TV viewers worldwide.

India vs Pakistan – 2011 ICC World Cup Semi-Final : This nail-biting game was viewed by 495 million on TV, breaking records then.

Having reached 602 million online views, the 2025 Champions Trophy encounter has raised the bar for live sports streaming, indicating a move away from conventional television and towards online platforms.

Major Factors Behind the Record Viewership:

There were a number of factors that led to the record digital involvement experienced during the India-Pakistan confrontation:

1. The Fierce Rivalry :

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is not only a sporting rivalry—it is a national pride issue for both countries. With a history of decades of cricketing, each match between the two teams attracts intensified emotions and involvement from supporters.

2. Notable Players and Standout Performances :
 Superstars of cricket, such as Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, were present, which increased the excitement.  Throughout the match, viewers were captivated by Pakistan's explosive pace attack and Kohli's game-winning knock.

 3. Social Media Hype and Promotions :

Social networks such as Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube were full of chatter, live streams, and game analysis before and during the match. The hype  and conversation surrounding the match before and after the match boosted the overall interaction.

India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match in 2025 has officially broken digital viewing records affirming the unprecedented popularity of cricket and the rise in online streaming. With JioHotstar garnering 602 million views, this match is a reflection of the strength of digital sports broadcasting.

The India vs Pakistan cricket match is one of the most exciting games for fans worldwide. The two teams have a strong rivalry, making every match thrilling and highly anticipated. Here are the details on how to watch the match live.

• Match: IND VS PAK
• Date: February 23th, 2025
• Time:  2:30 PM IST
• Toss:2:00
• Venue: Dubai

How to Watch the Match Live for Free

Free Online Streaming Options

Key Players to Watch

• India: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gill
• Pakistan: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

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India probably playing xi:

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammad Shami

Pakistan probable playing Xi

Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salmam Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khusdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025. Because of security fears, all India matches have been shifted to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. India will be in Group A along with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.

• Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
• Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

India's Group Stage Matches:

If India progresses to the semi-finals, their match is set for March 4, 2025, at the same venue. Should they reach the final, it will also be held in Dubai on March 9, 2025.

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Cricket enthusiasts have a reason to smile as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is to be provided with live commentaries in nine languages on Jio Hotstar. This step will increase the visibility of the event for a large audience in India.

Available Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi
• Haryanvi
• Bengali
• Bhojpuri
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Kannada

Cricket is the religion for millions in India, and broadcasting commentary in multiple languages will ensure that people are able to watch the sport of their choice in their mother language. This will also ensure that people of other regions have an enhanced level of identification with action on the pitch.

How to Watch the Live Matches
The matches will telecast on Star Sports and stream live on JioHotstar. To view online, fans might require a subscription for the streaming services. Mobile users might also have free-to-stream options based on their network carrier.

CHAMPIONS TROPHY COMMENTARY WILL BE IN 9 LANGUAGES IN JIOHOTSTAR:

- English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu & Kannada. pic.twitter.com/azyw4FNhkG

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 15, 2025

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Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
The competition will kick off on February 19, 2025, between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Karachi National Stadium. The final match will be held on March 9, 2025.