IPL 2021 Live Streaming: Kolkata Knight Riders to take on defending champions Mumbai Paltan today! Here’s when, where and how to watch live matches online

IPL 2021 Live Streaming: Due to coronavirus pandemic, the IPL 2021 has gone behind closed doors. (Photo: RCB/Twitter)

Vivo IPL 2021 Live Streaming Online: The biggest, brightest cricketing show on the Earth is here! Yes, the Indian Premier League is set to begin on Friday with the spectacular opening match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the current champions Mumbai Indians. After the 2020 Edition in the UAE, IPL fans were hoping to catch the live action in the stadiums across India. In fact, initially, it was decided that spectators will be allowed with all due precautions. However, due to the second wave of the coronavirus, the IPL Governing Council decided to abort the plans and decided to hold the IPL 2021 matches behind closed doors. So, this year, just like IPL 2020, fans will be able to watch the IPL matches on their TV sets and smartphones. So, here’s what you need to know about IPL Live Streaming and other details:

Where I can watch the IPL matches LIVE in India? IPL LIVE STREAMING packages:
The IPL 2021 will be available online on Disney+ Hotstar. The BCCI has once again decided to go ahead with Disney+ Hotstar as the live streaming partner. This means if you have the Disney+ Hotstar subscription, you will be able to enjoy the IPL matches live on your smartphones and laptops.

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This year, Disney+ Hotstar is offering two packages for the customers. At Rs 399 for a year, you will get the Disney+ Hotstar VIP pack. There’s another upgraded pack of Disney+ Hotstar Premium for Rs 1499. Both these Disney+ Hotsar packages will provide IPL 2021 live streaming. However, the premium package has some added benefits. For those using credit cards, Disney+ Hotstar is also providing some great discounts.

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Apart from live streaming via Disney+ Hotstar, all major telecom companies have also launched special IPL packages. Reliance Jio has launched a special IPL pack, which is available for its postpaid users. If you opt for these packages, the Disney+ Hostar access will be available to you for a year. The prices of these special IPL postpaid packages range from Rs 401 to Rs 2,599. Apart from the year-long Disney+ Hotstar service, these packages also include a data quota also.

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It should be noted that Reliance Jio is the sponsor for all eight teams during this IPL season. Vodafone Idea is also offering some exclusive packs that will have the free Disney+ Hotstar subscription. Both postpaid and prepaid customers can buy these packs to watch the IPL 2021 matches. Similarly, Airtel is also offering recharge packs for the customers for the IPL matches.

IPL 2021 today: KKR vs MI match

The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians will begin at 7:30 pm. It will be interesting to see whether MI Skipper Rohit Sharma is able to move on from the opening debacle and take his team up in the points table.