IPL 2017's match between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore kicks off at 8:00PM. Here's how to watch it live online.
Match eight of IPL 2017 is being played between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The game is set to kick off at 8:00PM iST at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match will be aired on Sony’s sports channels, but if you’re not at home or around a TV, here’s how you can still catch up with all the action on the go.
The KXIP vs RCB match will be live streamed on the Hotstar website and the Hotstar apps (Android and iOS). If you are a premium member, you will be able to watch the match in real-time. But if you are not a subscriber, you will still be able the match, albeit with a five-minute delay in the telecast. Another option is to watch the match live on the JioTV app by becoming a Reliance Jio Prime member. One you are a member, open the JioTV app and tap on the Sony Max channel, which will broadcast the matches in Hindi. Alternatively, you can also download the Cricket Country app to stay updated with the latest scores on the move.
KXIP have kicked off this season of IPL 2017 well with a win against the Rising Pune Supergiants. RCB, on the other hand, have won one match and lost one. They lost the tournament opener against defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad, but bounced back to win against the Delhi Daredevils. ALSO READ: Vivo IPL 2017: Here’s how to ensure you never miss a T20 match this season
As far as head-to-head record goes, KXIP have the upper hand with nine wins and five defeats in the 14 games played between the two. Both teams have a lot in common as well. KXIP has had Shaun Marsh playing for them since the first edition of IPL, while Kohli has been captaining his side since the beginning as well. Another unfortunate common link between the two is that neither of them have won the coveted trophy yet.