First match of Pepsi IPL will be played in just a few hours from and I am sure millions of cricket lovers around the world are quite excited about this yearly Cricket-cum-Entertainment extravaganza.
Every year, IPL organizers introduce new and innovative platforms to increase IPL’s reach. After all, more the eyeballs, more the cash for everyone involved. It is great for spectators as well, because they are able to follow IPL irrespective of where they are!
This post will try and give you overview of each platform that IPL organizers have made available for cricket lovers in India and across the world.
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Watching IPL at Stadiums
If you are a resident of one of the 9 Indian cities which have IPL teams, there is no way you cannot watch atleast one match at the stadium. IPL matches are a 3 hour spectacle, and cricket just happens to be the core part of it.
So, the first thing you have to do is head over to Bookmyshow.com. They are the official Ticket sellers for IPL 2013. Around 60 percent of the ticket inventory has been allotted to them. You can choose the stands and seats for the matches from their website.
Alternatively, you can also call Bookmyshow’s call center number (022-39895050) and book the tickets.
Keep in mind that you can book your tickets upto 1 day prior to the match. The tickets booked via Bookmyshow can be delivered at your doorstep, or could be collected from the Stadium.
Watching IPL on Television
This is probably something everyone will be aware of, but for the sake of completeness of this article I am going to mention this.
Sony Max and Sony Six are the two Indian channels who have the sole rights to broadcast IPL matches live in India. While Sony Max will broadcast it in SD quality, Sony Six will broadcast it in High Definition. If you have an HD television and not subscribed to Sony Six, you must do it atleast for the duration of IPL.
Watching IPL extravaganza on HD channels is a real pleasure!
Watching IPL on Internet
Ok, so you are too busy to watch IPL either in stadium or on Television – worry not. You can watch live streaming of IPL on the internet as well. Times Internet’s new online service called Box TV will be beaming all the IPL matches live on your computer.
In addition to this, Times Internet has also tied up with Youtube and all IPL matches will be streamed live there as well. There is an added advantage of watching Pepsi IPL on youtube, you can also join Google hangouts and discuss the matches with cricket experts and other fellow spectators. Head over to Times Internet’s youtube channel to join the fun!
IPL on Mobile
You are one of those who does not want to miss a single moment of IPL, there is a option for you as well. You can watch IPL on your smartphones and mobiles. Times Internet have partnered with DigiVive’s Mobile TV service nexGTv. Users will be able to view all the 76 IPL matches on their handsets using nexGTv mobile application available on nearly all mobile platforms including Android, iOs, Nokia, Blackberry and Windows.
Check out more details on how you can subscribe to IPL on your mobile.
IPL on Social Media
Progressively, every year IPL is getting more social. Social Media platforms are the channel of choice for millions across the world to follow various sports events.
Twitter will be central to Pepsi IPL’s social media plans. IPL has launched 2 Twitter applications called Twitter Magic Mirror and Discover Page. Twitter Magic Mirror is essentially a aggregation of tweets and candid pictures posted by Cricketers and Celebrities which will be visible through @IPL twitter account.
“Pepsi IPL 2013 Discover Page” will help users around the world to easily sign up for Twitter, view/join the #PepsiIPL conversation, and follow their favourite cricketers, teams, personalities, celebrities and more, with one click.
IPL Schedule
And the biggest thing that you need to keep with yourself is IPL schedule. If you have not already seen it, here is a copy for your reference. Make sure you exactly know when your team is playing!
