Last Updated on October 27, 2022 by Asif Iqbal Shaik
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 is going on in full swing, and India won their first match against archrival Pakistan. Now, the team is looking more confident than ever, heading to their next match against the Netherlands. If you are looking forward to the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match, you should know that it is set to happen on October 27, 2022 (Thursday).
In this article, we will explain to you how you can watch the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match via live streaming without buffering issues.
India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 Match: Time, Date, Schedule
The India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2022. The match will commence at 12:30 PM (IST), and the weather conditions are likely to be normal. However, as per weather reports, skies are likely to remain overcast for some days.
India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022: Where To Watch?
The best way to watch the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match is via the Disney+ Hotstar app. Disney+ Hotstar is the official streaming partner for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and will offer you an unparalleled experience without any doubt. The app is available on Android and iOS smartphones, Android and iPadOS tablets, and almost all smart TVs.
Star Network has the TV broadcasting rights for all the major ICC tournaments in Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives, so in order for you to be able to watch India’s upcoming match, you will need to have a Disney+ Hotstar subscription handy.
If you are an existing Disney+ Hotstar subscriber, you probably don’t need to do anything but invite your friends over for the match, prepare some food, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the match. However, if you don’t have the subscription, you will need to opt for either of the three subscription plans the platform has in store for you:
Disney+ Hotstar Subscription Plans
Plan Name | Plan Cost | Number Of Devices | Streaming Quality |
Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Plan | ₹499 | Single Device | 1080p |
Disney+ Hotstar Super Plan | ₹899 | Two Devices | 1080p |
Disney+ Hotstar Premium Plan | ₹1,499 | Four Devices | 4K |
Though this table will help you decide as to which plan to go for, we recommend opting for the Premium Plan if you have a 4K TV, as it offers 4K quality. It will enhance your overall viewing experience. Plus, since the plan allows for simultaneous streaming on up to four devices, you can always split the overall cost between four individuals and enjoy the match at the same time. This will essentially make the overall per-person cost less than ₹400, which is even lesser than the Mobile Plan. Sounds good, right?
With this being established, if you still don’t want to spend this much on the Disney+ Hotstar subscription, what about getting it for free? Too good to be true? Well, there are chances that you already have an unused Disney+ Hotstar membership in your pocket, and you aren’t even aware of that. Read further to know more.
India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022: How To Watch For Free?
Truth be told, nothing in this life comes for free. However, there are plenty of things that you have already spent your hard-earned money on, which come with some additional benefits, which sometimes you don’t get to utilize. Your mobile recharge plan, for instance, might come bundled with a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription, which will come in handy now.
All the leading cellular telecom network providers in India provide a bundled Disney+ Hotstar subscription with their mobile recharge plans, which you might put to use now to watch India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match.
1. Reliance Jio
If you are a Reliance Jio user, there are two prepaid recharge plans that offer a bundled Disney+ Hotstar subscription: ₹1,499 and ₹4,199 recharge plan. Both plans offer good data benefits as well, so it’s a win-win for you. Additionally, several JioFiber broadband plans (₹999, ₹1,499, ₹2,499, ₹3,999, and ₹8,499) come bundled with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription. By recharging with these plans, you will be able to watch the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match for free, or for no extra cost, to put it in simpler words.
Moreover, for the Jio TV users, it’s even better news, as the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match will be available to all Jio customers for free on Jio TV. You can download and install the Jio TV app on your smartphone, simply search for Star Sports Network and enjoy not just the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match but all the upcoming matches for free.
2. Airtel
Airtel also offers a host of recharge plans, which have a bundled Disney+ Hotstar subscription. With the ₹399 and ₹899 prepaid recharge plans, Airtel offers three months of free Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription. However, if you want more, the ₹499, ₹599, and ₹3,359 prepaid recharge plans offer a full year of free Disney+ Hotstar subscription.
Also, for the Airtel postpaid users, Airtel offers a free Disney+ Hotstar membership with its ₹499, ₹999, ₹1,199, and ₹1,599 postpaid recharge plans. Lastly, if you are an Airtel Xstream Fibre customer, you can avail of a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription with the ₹699, ₹999, ₹1,099, ₹1,498, ₹1,599, and ₹3,999 broadband plans.
3. Vi (Vodafone Idea)
If you are a Vi user, you can get a free one-year Disney+ Hotstar subscription with the ₹499, ₹601, ₹901, ₹1,066, and ₹3,099 prepaid recharge plans. Furthermore, with the Vi ₹399 prepaid recharge plan and the ₹151 add-on package, you can enjoy a three-month-long Disney+ Hotstar membership for free.
4. Times Prime
Times Prime could be a pretty lucrative deal, as it offers six months of Disney+ Hotstar subscription for just ₹1,199. How is it a lucrative deal, you ask? Well, by subscribing to Times Prime, you not only get the Disney+ Hotstar Super subscription, but you also get 6 months of SonyLIV Premium membership, 6 months of UC Plus membership, 6 months of EasyDiner Prime membership, and more.
The package deal is impressive, but only if you are interested in the other memberships it offers. If you are, you could opt for the Times Premium membership to watch the upcoming India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match.
India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 Match: Tips For Watching Without Buffering Issues
Now that you know the potential costs involved in watching the match, let us also address one very important factor: watching the match without interruptions. By interruptions, we don’t mean someone knocks on your door while the match is at its peak. We certainly cannot avoid such distractions. But we can certainly avoid the much-dreaded buffering while streaming the match.
To ensure a buffer-free streaming experience, here are some steps that you can take:
- Close all other applications and programs that are not needed at the moment on your device, as they might be consuming crucial system resources and internet data.
- Remove other devices that are connected to the same network and provide maximum juice to the device you are watching the game on.
- Clean up your browser’s or app’s temporary files and cached data, which slow things down.
- Reset your Wi-Fi router.
- Check your VPN connection. Sometimes, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) adversely affects the internet speed, as every data packet has to be encrypted and then decrypted at a remote server. This potentially causes video buffering problems.
- Pause the stream for a few moments and let the video build up a bigger buffer. This is not the most ideal solution, but this will ensure that you don’t have to get interrupted constantly.
- Reduce the video streaming resolution or quality. This, again, is not the most ideal solution out there, but if your internet speed is not apt, rather than getting stuck with the stream constantly buffering, you might as well watch a reduced-quality stream without any interruptions.
These are the best options that you have if you want to watch the upcoming India vs Netherlands ICC T20 World Cup match without buffering. We hope that this article made it easier for you to be able to watch (and enjoy) the match. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments section below. May the best team win.
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