IPL 2025 : As the build-up reached its crescendo ahead of the much-awaited IPL 2025 auction, the official streaming partner of the Indian Premier League, JioCinema, faced some technical glitches, leaving fans dismayed. The auction would happen on November 24 and make for a exciting event as teams tried to strengthen their roster. The streaming disruption also left fans searching for updates and expressing their frustration on social media.
Streaming Woes Have Fans Fuming
Cricket enthusiasts, who were all set to catch up on the live-action bidding, took to social media platforms, including Twitter, to vent their displeasure. JioCinema has been widely criticized for failing to foresee the deluge of traffic during peak times in one of the most-watched events of Indian sports.
One user tweeted:
“#IPLAuction bad service by @JioCinema @JioCinema_Care. “Ab to kismat news mein auction padhna padega.”
Critiques even came from fans who were using high-speed internet, like this user, who added:
“What non sense servers you people are maintaining? Your app is the worst out of all… pathetic… with a 150mbps speed wifi, your app is not even working.”
There were reports of similar problems from many others, one wrote:
“It is happening same every time with @JioCinema #IPLAuction.
Some were left wondering if the issue was a singular one:
“#JioCinema isn’t working bross anyone otherwise just me?? ”
Another fan said he was furious at the lack of planning for the huge demand:
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At around 3:50 PM, the app apparently started working again, to the delight of viewers.
Why is the IPL 2025 Auction Significant?
With mega auctions for IPL 2025 around the corner, the league’s big-daddy auction is back in the mix, with records yet to be broken and some surprise team formations to be unveiled. This year, with a huge shortlist of 574 players from the original entry of 1,074 players, the pressure goes up another notch. Jeddah (Nov 24-25): Franchises plot ways to assemble squads capable of winning the title at this two-day auction.
Essentials of Player Pool:
Total players included in the shortlist: 574
Indian uncapped players: 318
Overseas players: 208
Uncapped overseas players: 12
There is an additional excitement surrounding marquee franchises as well as some high-profile talents, including the likes of Arshdeep Singh, with reports suggesting a bidding war for his services has already crossed the ₹13 crore mark and all the international superstars who are likely to go for huge sums.
The Role of JioCinema Under Examination
As the official streaming partner, JioCinema has a mammoth task ahead to ensure seamless coverage of a marquee event. However, the repeated technical glitches during peak-demand periods have raised questions about its capacity to handle demand surges. Although IPL is one of the most-viewed cricket tournaments in the world, spectators want enhanced reliability from the tournament’s digital partner.
Final Thoughts
Although the IPL 2025 auction is in the process of streaming out again, the short disruption shows the importance of a strong streaming infrastructure for high-profile events. For fans, the thrill of seeing bidding wars and dream teams formed makes up for the earlier frustrations, but the experience carries a clear warning for streaming platforms: brace for peak demand.
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