IPL 2020: How to Watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super King Match Live Online

The Mumbai Indians are traditional slow starters in the IPL, but on paper, they will be the favorites against Chennai Super Kings in the opening game in Abu Dhabi. Sportzpics

Last year’s IPL finalists Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings meet today in the first IPL 2020 tournament. The MI vs CSK matchups are not something any cricket fan wants to miss out on. So if you are working from home for the duration of this IPL and you have a DTH connection to the Sports star channels, you are ordered. However, if that’s not the case, or you just want to harness the power of the internet and stream the matches to the device of your choice, we’re here to tell you exactly how to do it. So this is how you can watch the matches regardless of whether you are stuck at work or on the road.

How to watch IPL 2020: MI vs CSK live stream on your smartphone or tablet

Star India is the official broadcaster for IPL 2020. It also has the digital rights for the live broadcast of the matches. To watch the matches on your smartphone or tablet, you simply need to download the Disney + Hotstar application on your device. Unlike previous years, you cannot watch the games for free on the platform with a delay of 5 minutes and you will have to subscribe to the service. Fortunately, it doesn’t cost a bomb.

You have two plan options there: Disney + Hotstar Premium or Disney + Hotstar VIP. The good news is that you don’t need to subscribe to the more expensive Premium plan if all you’re interested in is sports. The Premium tier has a monthly plan of Rs 299, but keep in mind that the tournament will last close to two months, and it will cost you Rs 598 if you go that route. So it would be wiser to go for the VIP plan, which costs just Rs 399 for the whole year. Besides cricket, you will also have access to other sports, movies in the local language, TV series, etc.

Once you have the app installed, just fire it up before game time and you’re good to go. The Disney + Hotstar app also supports streaming, if you have a Chromecast connected to your TV. That brings us to our next option.

How to watch IPL 2020: MI vs CSK live on Android TV or Chromecast

If you don’t have a DTH connection but have an Android TV or Google Chromecast, you can still watch the game live on your big screen. All you need to do is launch the Disney + Hotstar app on your smartphone or tablet, select the live match broadcast, and then tap on the broadcast icon at the top, choose your Chromecast or Android TV and cast it. Just make sure your phone / tablet and Chromecast / TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.

If you have an Android TV or Android-based TV (AOSP), you can directly install the Hotstar app on the TV and access the match broadcast from there. Either way, you can have your phone free for other things.

How to Watch IPL 2020: MI vs CSK Live Stream on Non-Android Smart TV

If you have smart TVs from Samsung or LG that run Tizen or WebOS respectively, don’t worry! You also have the Disney + Hotstar app for those platforms. Again, install the app on the TV and select the live match broadcast, and you’re good to go.

If your smart TV has a Linux-based operating system, such as Philips smart TVs (Saphi OS) or some of the older models from Panasonic, Vu or LG, the Hotstar app is not available for those platforms. So what you can do is mirror your phone / tablet screen to the TV using Miracast which is supported by most smart TVs. Find the screen mirroring option on your TV and your phone / tablet and sync the two. Instructions and nomenclature may vary slightly from device to device, but nothing you can’t figure out on your own with a little help from Google.

The problem here is that you can’t use your phone for anything else if you want an uninterrupted broadcast of the match. Alternatively, you can launch the internet browser on your TV (if you have one) and go to Hotstar.com, log into your account, and start watching. However, this may not work on all televisions. A much better alternative for a much better overall experience is to invest in a video streamer.

How to Watch IPL 2020: Live Stream MI vs CSK on Amazon Fire TV Stick or Android Streamers

So if you’re stuck with a TV that doesn’t have a Disney + Hotstar app, it would not be a bad idea to opt for an Amazon Fire TV Stick or one of the Android Streamers such as Mi TV Stick or Mi Box 4K. You can simply download the application on these devices, log into your account and watch the matches live. And this investment would not be limited to just watching IPL 2020. These streaming devices are not only compatible with most popular OTT platforms, but also offer a much better user interface and viewing experience when consuming content.

How to Watch IPL 2020: MI vs CSK Live on Laptop / PC

If you’re stuck on your PC or laptop, just visit Hotstar.com, log into your account, and enjoy the game. I guess you’re good at multitasking. Also, if you don’t want to invest in a video streamer, you can connect your laptop to the TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy the game on a big screen. Expand your desk and let the game play on your TV while you continue your work on your laptop screen.

There you go. Do what suits you best and enjoy IPL 2020.