IPL 2026: Best Vi, Airtel and Jio recharge plans to watch your favourite cricket game
Add-on packs like Rs 195 plans offer affordable data + JioHotstar access without changing base plans
High-data plans (up to 4GB/day) cater to users streaming full IPL matches in HD
Budget packs starting Rs 44 provide low-cost entry for casual viewers with OTT access
IPL 2026: If you are a cricket fan and looking for the right prepaid plan for your Vi, Jio, or Airtel plan this cricket season, then you have landed at the right place. As the IPL 2026 is going towards an interesting phase, watching the critical matches and supporting your favourite team becomes important and we understand that. That is why we have compiled the list of all the prepaid recharge plans that may come in handy for your long cricket sessions.
SurveyBest Vi, Airtel and Jio recharge plans
If you already have an active and base plan with calling benefits, you don’t need to spend much. All three operators offer standalone data add-ons that tack on a JioHotstar subscription. Reliance Jio has a Rs 195 plan which offers 15GB of data across 90 days alongside a month of JioHotstar access. Airtel at the same price offers 12GB valid over 30 days, and bundles in access to Airtel Xstream Play alongside JioHotstar. Lastly, Vi for Rs 169 offers 8GB for 30 days but pulls ahead on streaming access, pairing it with a three-month JioHotstar subscription.
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Best Vi, Airtel and Jio recharge plans with longest OTT access
If you prefer HD as your normal setting, then you should choose a better plan. Airtel offers a Rs 449 plan, which offers 4GB per day over 28 days with a month of JioHotstar Mobile access. Vi offers a Rs 469 plan that offers 2.5GB daily and a three-month streaming subscription. If you have a better budget, you can choose Jio’s Rs 949 plan, which combines 2GB of standard daily data with unlimited 5G usage across 84 days.
Best Vi, Airtel and Jio recharge plans for 5G users
If you want to catch the last few overs or odd big games, there are some low-cost plans as well. Vi recharge plan is priced at Rs 44 and offers JioHotstar access for a month anywhere in the market with 1GB of data for a single day. Both Jio and Airtel offer Rs 100 plans that offer 5–6GB of data with a one-month JioHotstar subscription making it a value-for-money plan.
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