Mumbai: As the TATA IPL turns 18, JioStar is set to deliver a groundbreaking viewing experience, assembling an unparalleled presentation featuring more than 170 experts. The tournament will be broadcast across 25+ feeds in 12 languages, reaching fans via both linear TV and digital platforms. This season promises to be a spectacle, with innovations designed to elevate the fan experience like never before.
Unparalleled Language and Feed Options
On television, JioStar will offer comprehensive coverage in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Meanwhile, on digital, the live-streaming experience on JioHotstar will feature 16 feeds, including 12 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Punjabi.
Further enhancing the viewing experience, JioHotstar will introduce unique multi-cam feeds, an interactive Hangout feed, and a special kid-friendly broadcast titled ‘Motu Patlu present Super Funday’—a first-of-its-kind initiative bringing animated characters into the commentary box.
A Stellar Expert Panel
The expert panel for TATA IPL 2025 is packed with cricketing superstars and legends, including:
- International Icons: AB de Villiers, Kane Williamson (making his commentary debut), Shane Watson, Mark Boucher, Matthew Hayden, and Michael Clarke.
- Indian Legends: Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Ajay Jadeja, Navjot Singh Sidhu, and Aakash Chopra.
- Women’s Cricket Stars: Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami.
- Regional Cricket Icons: Kedar Jadhav, Robin Uthappa, Murali Vijay, Manvinder Bisla, and the Tamil Nadu duo of K Srikkanth and Anirudh Srikkanth.
- Bhojpuri Entertainment: Actor Ravi Kishan, headlining the Bhojpuri feed.
Innovative Digital Features
In an effort to enhance inclusivity and interactivity, JioStar introduces multiple groundbreaking features:
- Max View, Live Audio Descriptive, and Indian Sign Language: Making their digital debut to cater to diverse audiences.
- Multi-Cam Viewing: With Hero Cam, Stump Cam, Batter Cam, Bird’s Eye Cam, and more, offering fans new perspectives of the game.
- Second-Screen Engagement: Viewers watching on Linear TV can scan a QR code to instantly access key moments on their mobile devices via JioHotstar.
- The Hangout Feed: Featuring stand-up comics and digital creators like Angad Singh, Kunal Saluja, Sahiba Bali, Inder Sahni, Shubham Shandilya, and Aditya Kulshreshta, offering a light-hearted take on the tournament.
TATA IPL 2025: A Celebration of Cricket and Culture
This season will also feature exclusive content highlighting the journey of IPL icons, including MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, and Pat Cummins, among others.
“TATA IPL 2025 is a landmark edition that deserves nothing short of a grand celebration. With first-of-its-kind innovations, world-class talent, and an immersive presentation, we are committed to matching the energy and excitement that this league brings to millions of fans,” said a JioStar – Sports Spokesperson.
As the TATA IPL enters its 18th year, JioStar is setting the stage for an unparalleled cricketing experience, uniting audiences across geographies and languages, ensuring that every fan gets to enjoy the game in their own way.
