KKR vs PBKS free IPL live stream: How to watch Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings online and on TV with Jio Cinema today

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens on Monday.

In what is a clash between seventh and eighth in the IPL, both sides desperately need a win to keep their play-off hopes alive.

KKR are in better form, having beaten Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five runs on Thursday. 

Punjab, meanwhile, lost out to Mumbai Indians in their last clash, 24 hours earlier, but they have already beaten KKR once this year, winning via Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method way back in match two. 

Here The Sporting News gives you all the details of how to watch this re-match live and for free.

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Where to watch KKR vs PBKS live for free 

The IPL has a new digital home!

Disney+Hotstar will not be streaming the IPL matches live this year, unlike in previous seasons. Instead, Viacom 18 secured the rights to live stream the matches in India by paying INR 20,500 crore to the BCCI. 

Hence, Jio Cinema will be streaming the IPL matches live in India for all users, and not just Jio subscribers.

Users of all telecom providers can access the Jio Cinema app for free and enjoy the matches without any extra charge.

Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your Android mobile:

• To access Jio Cinema on your Android mobile phone, begin by opening the Google Play Store and searching for "Jio Cinema" in the search bar.
•  After locating the app, download and install it on your device.
• Once the app is downloaded, open it and select the "TATA IPL" tab located at the bottom.
• Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream. 

Here's a step-by-step of how to download it on your iPhone:

• To access Jio Cinema on your iOS device, go to the App Store and search for "Jio Cinema."
• After locating the app, install it on your device. Once the app is installed, open it and tap on the "TATA IPL" option located at the bottom.
• Click on the ‘Watch’ button on the banner to start the live stream.

How to watch IPL 2023 free on a laptop, desktop

Jio Cinema does not have any dedicated app or software for laptops or desktops.

Therefore you just need to visit Jio Cinema's official website on a laptop or desktop where all the matches will be available for live streaming, free of charge.

If prompted, enter your mobile number to receive an OTP. Again, you do not need to be a Jio user to receive the OTP. 

How to watch IPL 2023 free on a smart TV

Want to enjoy IPL on a larger screen?

Cricket fans can download Jio Cinema on their smart TVs as well.

To download the JioCinema app, you will need an Android TV or a smart TV with Tizen OS 2.4 or above (for Samsung TVs), Fire TV with OS6 or above, or webOS (LG TVs). Follow these steps to download and install the app:

• Open the app marketplace on your smart TV, such as the Play Store if you have an Android TV.
• Search for "Jio Cinema" within the app.
• If the app is available, download and install it.
• Open the Jio Cinema app and enjoy the match live!

How to watch IPL 2023 free on your television

Star Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2023 IPL season and will be airing this year's tournaments on its channels.

Although most matches will be broadcasted on its paid channels, the company has announced that it will broadcast 12 matches on its free-to-air Star Utsav Movies channel.

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