JioCinema, the digital rights holder of Indian Premier League, invited fans to an IPL Fan Park experience over the weekend across Vadodara, Kurnool, Bardhaman, Jalgaon, Varanasi, Karnal, and Thoothukudi.
As per the platform, thousands turned up in support of their favourite teams that were in action as the four weekend games were live streaming via JioCinema across the seven IPL Fan Parks.
Fan Parks are a part of JioCinema’s comprehensive plans to take cricket to every internet user and every community with access to the internet by inviting fans to the streaming venues at over 35 cities and towns. Extending its digital-first offerings, JioCinema plans to make out-of-home sports viewing omnipresent across 13 states, for the first time on digital. Around 15 cities and towns have been covered in the first three weekends since April 16.
The IPL Fan Park had a variety of offerings for people of all ages, including a dedicated Family Zone, Kids Zone, Food and Beverages, and the JioCinema Experience Zone. Public spots across the seven cities were transformed into entertainment hubs with IPL Fan Parks set up for fans of the game. People were able to not just catch live action but also enjoy with their family and friends.
Vadodara, Kurnool, and Bardhaman witnessed defending champions Gujarat Titans beating Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the first game of the double-header on Saturday, while Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Capitals by nine runs in the second match.
Fans in Jalgaon, Varanasi, Karnal, and Thoothukudi saw Punjab Kings defeating four-time champions Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in the first game on Sunday afternoon, followed by Mumbai Indians beating Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in the 1000th IPL game on Sunday evening. It also marked the highest successful total chased at Wankhede Stadium in IPL.
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