The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is ready to resume on 17 May, which returned the cricketing enthusiasm. The tournament was suspended on May 9 after issues from across the border between India and Pakistan, but the BCCI has now confirmed that the remaining matches will be hosted in six Indian cities-Bangalore, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

For this year’s IPL season, we are left with 17 matches, with two Sunday double-headers and playoff-kalifiers scheduled for 29 May, Eliminator on 30 May, Qualifier 2 which will be played on 1 June, and Grand Final on 3 June. While some fans have booked tickets to watch matches in the stadium, most will turn on their screens to see live action.

This time, streaming rights are tied to Jio Hotstar, and the audience must have an active membership plan to access it. Currently, Jio has a set of prepaid mobile recharge schemes that provide free access to fans to Jio Hotstar to ensure that they do not miss a single ball, or six.

Jio Scheme with free jio hotstar membership

Here is a look at three Jio schemes that provide free Jio Hotstar access, catering for various requirements and budgets.

Jio add-on plan 100 rupees: If you are already on an active Jio prepaid scheme and need to promote just data and IPL streaming access, then this ad-on is the cheapest choice. For Rs 100, users get 5 GB data top-up once with 90 days of Jio Hotstar Access. Note that this scheme does not include voice or SMS benefits – this is to supplement your current plan for IPL streaming purposes. This is a good option for those who require additional data to watch IPL matches without switching their main plans.

Jio Cricket Data Pack for 195 rupees: At the price of Rs 195, the scheme is specifically designed for IPL audiences. It provides 15GB of additional data as a one -time benefit and contains 90 days of Jio Hotstar Access. Although it does not include calls or SMS, large data allowance means that users can stream more matches in high quality, which soon without worrying about getting out of the data.

Jio comprehensive plan for Rs 949: For those users who want an all-in-one solution, a plan of Rs 949 is the most convenience-rich option that combines data, voice and entertainment benefits. For Rs 949, users get 2 GB 4G data per day, unlimited 5G access where available, unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day, are valid for all 84 days. It also includes free Jio Hotstar Access and JioCloud storage, suitable for users who rely too much on their mobile connections for both work and entertainment.