The official digital platform partner for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 in India has announced free live streaming of the entire tournament. This includes the group stage matches commencing on October 5th, as well as the semi-finals and the final scheduled for November 19th. India’s opening match in the tournament is set for October 8th against Australia, while the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for October 14th.
Here’s how cricket enthusiasts in India can watch the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 online for free:
1. Disney Plus Hotstar: The ICC ODI World Cup warm-up matches will be available for free online streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. This exclusive digital platform holds the rights to showcase the tournament through its mobile app and official website.
2. Mobile Devices: You can watch the matches on your mobile phone through the Disney Plus Hotstar app. Here are the steps to access the live streams:
- Step 1: Download the Disney Plus Hotstar app from the Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iPhones) if you haven’t already.
- Step 2: Open the Disney Plus Hotstar app.
- Step 3: If a match is live, you can select the banner at the top to access the live stream.
- Step 4: Alternatively, users can navigate to the ‘Sports’ tab to find and access the live match streams.
3. Laptop/PC: If you have a Disney+ Hotstar subscription, you can view the matches on a laptop or PC by visiting Hotstar’s website and logging in with your mobile number.
4. Smart TVs: For those with smart TVs, you can download the official Disney Plus Hotstar app from the app stores available on your TV’s operating system.
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Please note that while online match streaming is free on mobile phones, the resolution will be limited to HD quality. To enjoy the matches on larger screens or in higher resolution, viewers may need to subscribe or access them through a laptop, PC, or smart TV.