Where to Watch Irani Cup 2025 Live? Check Full Live Streaming Details

After clinching their third Ranji Trophy title in a hard-fought final against Kerala, Vidarbha walk into the 2025 Irani Cup. Their victory in Nagpur, built on the back of a double-century stand featuring Karun Nair and Danish Malewar, and a bowling effort led by left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, was a statement. The Irani Cup, long regarded as the final frontier for India’s top domestic cricketers, puts the reigning Ranji champions against the Rest of India in a five-day clash that will run from October 1 to October 5, and Nagpur will be hosting this year's competition.

The Rest of India comes into the Irani Cup as the most successful team in the competition's history, having lifted the trophy an impressive 30 times since the tournament began in the 1959–60 season. Mumbai sits second on that list with 14 titles. Vidarbha, this year’s Ranji Trophy winners, have their own history with the Irani Cup, having won it twice, back-to-back in 2017–18 and 2018–19, during a golden run for the side. As they prepare for this year’s clash, Vidarbha will be aiming to add a third title to their name, looking to close off their successful Ranji campaign with another major honour.

Where to Watch Irani Cup 2025 Live?

As of now, the official broadcasting and streaming rights for the 2025‑26 Irani Cup, featuring Vidarbha and Rest of India, have not been announced. However, following the trend from last year’s edition, it is widely expected that Sports18 Network will retain the television broadcast rights in India, while JioHotstar have the rights for the Irani Cup 2025 live streaming.

JioHotstar is likely to continue as the primary streaming platform for live coverage. It has become the go-to app for streaming many of India’s domestic cricket tournaments, offering fans easy access to live matches and highlights. An official confirmation made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or the broadcasters themselves is expected soon.

Irani Cup 2025 Key Players to Watch Out For

The 2025 Irani Cup promises to be a fascinating contest, especially with Vidarbha entering as Ranji Trophy champions and relying on some of their standout performers from the season. Danish Malewar, who was brilliant with the bat in the final, including a 153-run knock, will be key in this match as well. Harsh Dubey, who was the leading wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy, will carry Vidarbha’s bowling attack. Captain and wicketkeeper Akshay Wadkar and Yash Rathod add depth to the batting lineup.

The Rest of India squad, as always, will be chosen based on exceptional results in last year's Ranji Trophy. It includes players from all the teams except the Ranji Trophy winners. Hence, it contains some of the best batsmen in India. Abhimanyu Easwaran is likely to lead from the front with his aggressive captaincy and consistent run-scoring ability. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan and Rajat Patidar's explosive batting can make them a game-changer for the Rest of India team.

The bowling attack will likely be well-balanced, with the raw pace and bounce of one of the best bowlers in IPL, Khaleel Ahmed, complemented by Deepak Chahar's all-around skills, which will provide depth in both departments. In the middle order, Narayan Jagadeesan brings experience, helping to steady the innings when needed.