JioHotstar (Digital) and Sports18 Network (TV)
The Vijay Hazare Trophy’s official broadcaster in India is the Sports18 network, and selected matches are shown live on TV and streamed online through JioHotstar. This applies to matches for which the BCCI has set up broadcast infrastructure at the venues. Fans can watch that coverage on mobile devices, laptops, smart TVs, and via the Sports18 channels on television.
- JioHotstar – Live streaming of selected matches
- Sports18 Khel / Sports18 1 SD/HD – TV telecast in India
- Commentary in Hindi and English is usually available.
Important — Not All Matches Are Televised/Streamed
Despite stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing in the tournament, their early Vijay Hazare Trophy matches have not been broadcast live on TV or online. That’s because:
- The group stage features all 38 teams playing simultaneously at different grounds.
- Broadcast facilities are only fully set up at a few venues (like Ahmedabad and Rajkot), so many matche including Delhi vs Gujarat and Mumbai fixtures featuring the big stars are not being streamed or televised live.
This has frustrated fans who hoped to see Kohli’s and Rohit’s domestic returns live online or on TV.
How to Follow Matches That Aren’t Broadcast
If a match isn’t streamed or shown on TV — especially games at smaller grounds:
- Follow live scores and ball-by-ball updates on major cricket sites and apps (like BCCI.tv, ESPNcricinfo, NDTV Sports, etc.).
- Mobile apps and sports news portals often have real-time commentary and scorecards.
- Social media fan accounts and cricket pages also share key highlights and stats in real time.
Even if Virat’s Delhi game or Rohit’s Mumbai match isn’t televised, you’ll still see their performances through these live score platforms.
Quick Tips for Fans
- Check the schedule and venue before expecting a broadcast only some venues have cameras and production set-ups.
- Use apps like JioHotstar and Sports18 for matches that are streamed to avoid missing any live action.
- Follow BCCI’s official site or Twitter/X for official streaming links and match announcements.
Some Vijay Hazare Trophy matches are broadcast live on Sports18 and JioHotstar, but a lot of group-stage games including those featuring Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma early in the tournament are not being televised or streamed, so fans often rely on live scores and updates online instead.
