The American Premier League (APL) has announced Jio Cinema as the official digital streaming partner in India for its second edition, scheduled to take place at the Moosa Cricket Stadium in Houston, Texas, from December 19 to December 31, 2023. The ICC and USA cricket board-sanctioned league will be live-streamed on the JioCinema OTT platform every day at 8:00 PM IST.
Featuring seven teams, including Premium Afghans, Premium Americans, Premium Aussies, Premium Canadians, Premium Indians, Premium Paks, and Premium Windies, the tournament will showcase renowned players such as Chris Gayle, Ben Cutting, S Sreesanth, Stuart Binny, Dan Lawrance, Sohail Tanvir, and others. The league will follow a round-robin format, with all teams playing each other once, and the top four teams advancing to the semifinals.
Expressing his delight, Jay Mir, the Founder and CEO of APL, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Jio Cinema as our digital streaming platform in India. This collaboration will enable millions of Indian cricket enthusiasts to enjoy the live action on Jio Cinema, providing a seamless viewing experience. With its massive user base in India, we are excited to connect with audiences during prime time.”