If you're trying to figure out where to watch IPL or international cricket tours online in India, the answer is almost always the same platform: JioHotstar (formerly Disney+ Hotstar). Here's what that actually involves.
Why JioHotstar is the default for cricket
JioHotstar holds the digital streaming rights that make it the primary home for IPL and much of India's live cricket calendar - domestic and international tours included. If cricket is the reason you're subscribing, this is the one platform you can't really substitute with Netflix or Prime Video.
What you get beyond cricket
Outside of match season, the same subscription covers Star TV serials and Disney/Marvel movies, so it's not a purely seasonal purchase even though cricket is usually the trigger for signing up.
Getting it without paying for a full year you won't use
A lot of people only care about the months cricket is actually on. That's exactly why shorter durations matter here more than on most platforms - a 3-month plan can cover a single tournament window without locking you into a 12-month commitment for months you won't watch. See current durations and pricing on the JioHotstar plans page.
Watching on TV vs mobile
Every ShareOTT JioHotstar plan supports TV, mobile, laptop, and tablet on your own personal profile, with OTP verification for access handled as part of the plan - so match day doesn't turn into a login troubleshooting session.