How to watch Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings online for free

Stream all fixtures from the IPL with this handy hack.
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TL;DR: Watch Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The 2024 season of the IPL is exciting cricket fans once again, and we've got all the information you need to tune into your favorite teams. The next fixture will see the Chennai Super Kings face off against the Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the season.

If you want to watch Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings for free from anywhere in the world, keep reading. We know a handy hack to help you stream all the games you want.

When is Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings?

Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings starts at 3 p.m. BST on May 1. This game will take place at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India.

How to watch Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings for free

JioCinema is offering free live streams of every IPL cricket match this season in 4K resolution on its app. So how do you access it?

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JioCinema is technically geo-restricted to India, but don't let this put you off. Anyone can unblock this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools work by hiding your real IP address (digital location) and connecting you to a secure server in India. So you can access JioCinema from anywhere in the world and catch all the IPL you can handle.

Unblock JioCinema to stream the IPL 2024 by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in India

  4. Visit JioCinema (you will need an Indian phone number to subscribe)

  5. Watch Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings for free from anywhere in the world

Most of the best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch IPL live streams without parting with any of your hard-earned cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch the biggest IPL fixtures for free.

What is the best VPN for JioCinema?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking JioCinema, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including India

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream the IPL for free with ExpressVPN.


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