ISPL Season 2: 15 million viewers for first 11 matches; two new teams for next edition | Cricket News
Mumbai: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 has enjoyed a strong start with JioStar Network as its broadcast partner. Across platforms, the ISPL has reached over 15 million viewers for the first 11 matches (as of January 31) and TV reach has jumped 32% from the previous season for the Live matches.
Building on the growth of the league with more cities being covered and more participants, the ISPL has announced the addition of two new teams for Season 3.
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The first two weeks of the ongoing second season delivered thrilling action at Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane.
Amitabh Bachchan-owned Majhi Mumbai became the first team to secure a playoff spot with a dominant run of eight consecutive wins. Meanwhile, Ram Charan’s Falcon Risers Hyderabad, Akshay Kumar-owned Srinagar Ke Veer and Hrithik Roshan’s Bangalore Strikers join Mumbai as the top four teams that made it to the playoffs starting February 13th with the final on February 15th.
Beyond the action on the field, ISPL has also been a star-studded entertainment spectacle, with Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandes starring in the opening ceremony and electrifying performances each night from top artists like Mika Singh, Sonu Nigam, Jubin Nautiyal, Meet Bros among a host of others.
“The viewership results are a testament to our commitment to establishing ISPL as a premier platform where players not only hone their skills but also gain nationwide recognition. Our partnership with JioStar reinforces this vision, as we continue to unearth exceptional talent from the streets and provide them with a professional stage in stadiums,” said Suraj Samat, League Commissioner and Core Committee Member of the ISPL.
“Season 2 has delivered an immersive broadcast experience, captivating fans with thrilling performances and high-octane action. With the introduction of DRS, speed cameras, and other innovations, we are setting new benchmarks, positioning ISPL as the next feeder line for emerging Indian talent,” he added.
Mallika Petkar, Head of Strategy and Business Development at JioStar Sports said, “ISPL celebrates the groundswell of support for cricket, expressed in the form of gali (street) Cricket. With this partnership, JioStar is committed to powering the overall cricket ecosystem by showcasing the democratised access to the game and building excitement for a wider universe of players. The talent pool for the tournament has been sourced from a nation-wide scouting program which allows brands to be activated across the thriving circuit of amateur participation and we hope to continue growing the pockets of passion every year.”
