Cricket on TV in AustraliaHow to watch the IPL and live cricket on your big screen

Cricket is a family event

For South Asian families in Australia and New Zealand, cricket is more than a sport. A big match brings the whole house to the TV, friends come over, and the group chat lights up with every wicket. Whether it is a T20 league season like the IPL, an international series, or a tournament involving India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh, fans want to watch live, on the big screen, with commentary they enjoy.

This guide covers the practical side of watching cricket on TV in Australia: when matches are on, what you need at home, and how live sport works on Infinity TV.

How to watch the IPL in Australia: what to know first

Broadcast arrangements for cricket tournaments change from season to season and differ between Australia, New Zealand and India. Before a season starts, it is worth checking how matches will be available in your country. If you are an Infinity TV customer, our team can tell you on WhatsApp what live sport is currently showing on the box.

Beyond that, the experience at home comes down to three things: timing, internet and your TV setup.

Match times in Australia and NZ

India is 4.5 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne for most of the IPL season (5.5 hours once daylight saving is on), 2.5 hours behind Perth, and 6.5 to 7.5 hours behind Auckland. In practice:

• Afternoon matches in India usually start in the evening on the Australian east coast, right around dinner time.
• Evening matches in India often start around midnight in Sydney and Melbourne and finish in the early hours. Perth fans get a more friendly start time.
• New Zealand viewers face the latest start times for evening games.
• Matches played in Australia or NZ are, of course, at local times, often perfect for an afternoon on the couch.

For late matches, being able to go back and watch is handy. Infinity TV includes 7-day catch-up for shows you have missed. What is available on catch-up can vary, so check with our team for specific sport.

What you need at home for live cricket

1. Steady internet. Live sport is less forgiving than movies because you cannot pre-load it. We recommend at least 30–50 Mbps, and more if others are streaming during the match. See our internet speed guide.
2. A wired connection if possible. An ethernet cable from the modem to the box is more stable than Wi-Fi during a busy evening.
3. Turn off big downloads. Game updates and cloud backups can slow down your connection right when the last over is being bowled.
4. Use your TV's sport mode. Many TVs have a picture setting designed for fast motion.
5. A big screen and good sound. A soundbar makes the crowd and commentary feel like you are at the ground.

Our troubleshooting tips cover what to do if the picture stutters on a busy night.

Live sport on Infinity TV

Infinity TV is a set-top box for South Asian families in Australia and New Zealand. Sport is included alongside live TV, movies, series, anime and kids' shows in 16 languages. That means cricket fans in the house and serial fans in the house can share one box and one remote.

• Live sport as part of the live TV lineup, including cricket coverage when it is showing.
• Commentary in different languages where available, which many families appreciate.
• HD & 4K where available, ideal for fast-moving sport on a large TV.
• Simple remote and menu, so anyone can switch to the match.

Because what is showing changes through the year, the easiest way to find out what cricket and sport is currently on the box is to message us on WhatsApp or book a free demo.

Hosting a match night

A few tips from families who do it often:

• Test the box and internet an hour before the start, not at the toss.
• Ask everyone to pause big downloads and phone backups during the match.
• If your lounge room is far from the modem, a mesh Wi-Fi system or powerline adapter can help.
• Keep the snacks close and the remote closer.

Price

Infinity TV is AUD $380 for the box and 24 months of service, then AUD $180 for each 12-month renewal. For a limited time, the Mega Bundle Package includes the box + 24 months plus 12 months of the Infinity App for AUD $430, saving you 70% on the Infinity App so you can also keep up on your phone when you are out. See everything in the shop.

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