The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is just around the corner with the first match to take place between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the last year's winner Mumbai Indians (MI) later today at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium stadium in Chennai.
Reliance Industries-backed Reliance Jio welcomes this IPL season by rolling out multiple initiatives for fans and Jio users.
As per the RJio statement, here's a list of benefits the company has announced for its customers:
1. JIO CONTINUES TO BE THE ONLY BRAND THAT PARTNERS ALL 8 TEAMS THIS IPL:
Jio is the proud sponsor of all eight franchises in IPL 2021. Jio is made by Indians, for Indians and therefore Jio’s brand strategy cuts across the length and breadth of India, across every city and state.
2. JIO CRICKET PLANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DISNEY+ HOTSTAR TO OFFER 100% BENEFIT TO USERS:
All JioPostpaid Plus plans come with access to IPL embedded.
Furthermore, Jio Prepaid Plans offer the best-in-class value with IPL access plans.
Some of the Jio Prepaid plans are - Rs401 recharge (3 GB/ Day+6 GB Extra with validity of 28 days); Rs598 recharge (2 GB/Day valid 56 days); Rs777 recharge (1.5 GB/ Day+5 GB Extra with validity of 84 days); and Rs2599 (2 GB/Day + 10 GB Extra with validity of 365 days). These plans also have a 1-year Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription benefit to watch LIVE matches.
3. JIO CRICKET PLAY ALONG GAME IN A NEW AVATAR AND ATTRACTIVE REWARDS THIS IPL SEASON:
Jio’s live gaming initiative Jio Cricket Play Along will present a new side of entertainment while competing, to its fans. The interactive game is available free to all users (Jio or non-Jio) and provides a chance to win big. Cricket enthusiasts may also express their emotions via emoji stickers on a special chat bar on the game. Trivia fans may also tickle their grey cells with cricket-based quizzes. Jio Cricket Play Along game can be accessed through MyJio app.
4. JIO CRICKET APP LAUNCHED FOR JIOPHONE USERS:
JioPhone users can join the celebration with the new Jio Cricket app. The app is available for free to all JioPhone users. Users can watch score updates, take part in quizzes and win prizes.
Other operators charge their feature phones Rs 5 per day for just providing scores.
5. CONTESTS & IPL MERCHANDIZE TO BE WON BY JIO USERS EVERY SINGLE DAY:
Jio users can participate in exciting contents and win merchandize daily.
Merchandize such as exclusively signed cricket bats and balls, team jerseys, and more will be made available to Jio users.
6. MEET & GREET WITH ALL TEAMS FOR JIO USERS:
Jio users will also get a chance to meet the players of all 8 teams in a meet and greet coffee session. Such an exclusive benefit will allow users to come upfront and close to their favorite cricketers.
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