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Best Cricket Streaming Platforms in India: Which One Has Which Matches?

A current guide to the best cricket streaming platforms in India, including JioHotstar, Sony LIV, FanCode and Prime Video, with major rights, plan costs and what each service is best for.

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Quick Answer

There is no single streaming subscription that carries every cricket match in India.

For most fans:

What you mainly watchBest starting platform
IPL, ICC events, India home matchesJioHotstar
England-hosted cricket and selected overseas toursSony LIV
Smaller international tours, associate cricket, CPL and many niche leaguesFanCode
New Zealand Cricket if already included for Indian Prime membersPrime Video

If you follow only Team India and major global tournaments, JioHotstar will usually cover the largest share of must-watch cricket. If you follow cricket globally, you will probably need more than one service during the year.

Streaming rights change frequently. Always check the specific series or tournament before paying for a new subscription.

Best Overall for Major Cricket — JioHotstar

Best for: IPL, ICC events and India's home international season.

JioStar was the official broadcaster and streaming partner for TATA IPL 2026, with matches available digitally through JioHotstar.

The ICC also confirmed JioStar as India's rights holder for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with every match available on JioHotstar alongside Star Sports television coverage.

JioStar's current 2026–27 India home season—including series against West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia—is also being carried on JioHotstar and Star Sports.

Current JioHotstar plans for new subscribers

PlanMonthlyQuarterlyAnnualDevices
Mobile₹79₹149₹4991 mobile device
Super₹149₹349₹1,099Up to 2 devices
Premium₹299₹699₹2,199Up to 4 devices

For cricket-only viewing on a phone, Mobile is the cheapest entry point.
Choose Super if you want to watch on a TV.
Premium improves overall entertainment access and device limits, but live sports can still contain ads.

Main weakness: JioHotstar does not own every overseas bilateral series.

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Best for England-Hosted Cricket — Sony LIV

Best for: international cricket played in England, plus selected overseas tours carried by Sony.

Sony's rights agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board runs through 2028 and includes men's and women's internationals and county competitions played in England for the Indian market.

In 2026, Sony LIV also carried series such as India's tour of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka's tour of England, demonstrating that its cricket catalogue extends beyond England home matches depending on current rights.

Current Sony LIV plans in India

PlanPriceLive sportsMaximum video quality
Mobile Only₹699/yearYesUp to 720p
LIV Premium₹399/monthYesUp to 4K
LIV Premium₹1,499/yearYesUp to 4K

Why it is useful: if India tours England—or you follow England's home summer—Sony LIV becomes an important second subscription.

Main weakness: it is not the main home for IPL, ICC tournaments or India's home season.

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Best for Smaller Tours and Niche Cricket — FanCode

Best for: fans who follow cricket beyond the biggest India-centric events.

FanCode's current cricket catalogue includes a wide mix of international tours, domestic competitions and franchise leagues. In 2026 its listings have included events such as:

  • Australia tour of South Africa
  • Caribbean Premier League
  • India tour of Afghanistan
  • Afghanistan/Bangladesh/Zimbabwe series
  • domestic and associate-level tournaments

This makes FanCode especially useful when a bilateral series does not appear on JioHotstar or Sony LIV.

FanCode's main advantage: flexible passes

FanCode offers:

  • monthly passes
  • yearly passes
  • individual tour passes
  • match-specific passes

Its official subscription page also states that one account can stream on two devices simultaneously.

Why it is useful: you may be able to buy only the tour or match you want instead of taking another full-year OTT subscription.

Main weakness: rights are highly fragmented and change from series to series, so it is not a permanent replacement for JioHotstar or Sony LIV.

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Best Secondary Option for New Zealand Cricket — Prime Video

Best for: existing Amazon Prime members who follow New Zealand home cricket.

Prime Video's India support page states that Prime members in India can watch New Zealand Cricket at no additional cost when those matches are available through its New Zealand Cricket coverage.

Amazon currently promotes full Prime membership in India at ₹1,499/year.

Why it is useful: if you already pay for Prime for shopping and entertainment, the cricket can be an additional benefit rather than another standalone sports subscription.

Main weakness: the cricket offering is much narrower than JioHotstar, Sony LIV or FanCode. Check the actual schedule before subscribing specifically for cricket.

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Which Platform Should You Subscribe To?

If you mainly watch Team India

Start with JioHotstar.

Add Sony LIV or FanCode only when an away series is carried there.

If you watch IPL + ICC tournaments

JioHotstar is the clear starting point based on current 2026 rights.

If you follow England cricket

Add Sony LIV.

If you follow many smaller international teams and leagues

FanCode is often the most useful supplementary service.

If you already have Amazon Prime

Check Prime Video's cricket schedule before buying another subscription, especially for New Zealand Cricket.

Cheapest Practical Strategy

Instead of paying for every service all year:

  1. Keep JioHotstar Mobile or Super if you regularly watch major cricket.
  2. Buy Sony LIV monthly only when a series you want is there.
  3. Use FanCode match/tour passes for isolated series.
  4. Use Prime Video cricket only if it is already part of your Prime membership.

This is usually more economical than maintaining four annual subscriptions.

Streaming vs TV

If you prefer linear television:

  • JioStar cricket commonly appears on the Star Sports network.
  • Sony-owned cricket commonly appears on Sony Sports Network channels.

Streaming remains more flexible because rights can be accessed on phones, tablets, browsers and supported smart TVs depending on the plan.

What About Free Cricket Streaming?

Do not rely on unofficial streaming websites. They may be illegal, unreliable or unsafe.

Official free options can occasionally exist through:

  • tournament/board YouTube channels
  • free promotional streams
  • telecom subscription bundles
  • selected free-to-air broadcasts

But these are event-specific, not a reliable replacement for the main rights-holding platforms.

Rights Can Change Quickly

This guide should be treated as a living reference, not a permanent rights map.

Before a major tournament or bilateral series, check:

  1. the official tournament or cricket-board website
  2. the broadcaster's current sports page
  3. the streaming platform's upcoming schedule

Do this before purchasing a long subscription solely for one series.

How These Picks Were Chosen

The recommendations are based on current official broadcaster/tournament information, current platform subscription details and live 2026 cricket listings.

No platform is ranked on video quality alone because the most important question for a cricket fan is whether it legally carries the matches they actually want to watch.

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