The countdown for the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) has begun with defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) locking horns with four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). GT vs CSK will kickstart after the 2023 IPL Opening Ceremony which is returning after 3 years. Celebrities like Rashmika Mandanna, Arijit Singh, and Tamannah Bhatia will be performing at the 2023 IPL Opening ceremony which will be live-streamed on Star Sports Network on Television and Jio Cinema on streaming OTT platform. Notably, this year it is not only a battle between franchises i.e. RCB, MI, CSK, GT, and others, but this year it is also a battle of viewership between Star network and Jio Cinema. It is for the first time two different broadcasters are streaming IPL. While on Television star network will be doing the live telecast, on OTT, Jio Cinema will be streaming the IPL 2023 for free. Assuming you have landed on this page, you are wondering to watch the IPL 2023 on phone i,e. on Jio Cinema and thinking about the prepaid recharge or internet recharge plan you opt to watch the IPL 2023 without any buffering or trouble. To know the answer continue reading-
What do you need to have to buffer free IPL 2023 live streaming?
All three major telcos (Reliance Jio, Airtel and VI) offer multiple 3GB data packs.
Vi has the most number of options for users who want 3GB or more daily data.
Airtel 3GB prepaid recharge plans come with Disney+ Hotstar Mobile or Amazon Prime subscription.
Reliance Jio 3GB Prepaid Plans Price and Benefits
Among the three major telcos in India, Reliance Jio is the only operator to offer a 14-day prepaid plan with 3GB of data for Rs 219. Mukesh Ambani-owned company also provides 2GB of extra data combined. Essentially, users get 44GB of data for Rs 219 with a validity of 14 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day.
Another Jio Plan is a 28 days pack for Rs 399 where users can avail of 3GB of high-speed data per day and also claim 6GB of extra data during the validity of the plan. The plan also offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. In addition to this, users get subscriptions to Jio Cinema and Jio TV. The former is required to watch IPL 2023 on mobile.
Jio’s quarterly plan is priced at Rs 999 and offers 3GB of daily data. The pack offers the most value for money with 40GB of extra data along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. All three Jio 3GB prepaid plans offer unlimited 5G for eligible subscribers along with Jio Cloud and Jio security as benefits.
Airtel 3GB Prepaid Plans Price and Benefits
As compared to Jio, Airtel has only two plans that offer 3GB or more daily data. The most affordable pack of the two is priced at Rs 499. The plan offers 28 days of validity and provides 3GB of daily data. However, there is no extra data provided under this plan like Jio or Vi provide. Airtel does provide a Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription for three months and the option to choose one channel found in the Airtel Xtreme app. Other benefits include unlimited 5G data, Apollo 24×7 Circle subscription, Rs 100 cashback on Fastag, Free Hello Tunes, etc. In case you are wondering, yes, the pack also provides unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day.
The other Airtel 3GB recharge plan is priced at Rs 699 and offers 56 days of validity. It has 3GB of daily data and offers the same benefits as the Rs 499 pack. However, instead of Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, users get an Amazon Prime membership for 56 days.
Where to watch the 2023 TATA IPL Opening Ceremony?
For the first time since 2018, two different broadcasters will telecast the IPL opening ceremony. On cable TV, the opening ceremony will be live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada. The network may add a few more regional channels as well. Fans can watch the opening ceremony for free on the Jio Cinema website and application.
IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony Telecast Channel List: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada and Jio Cinema (Live Streaming).