The Indian Premier League 2026 has entered its penultimate phase, before the all-important final on May 31.
The Playoffs begin today and coming back with this stage is the Kingfisher Good Times Hangout for the TATA IPL on JioHotstar.
The alternative commentary feed is being brought to TV screens courtesy Kingfisher Premium Packaged Drinking Water.
This feed will be available during live matches exclusively on the OTT platform from May 26 to May 31.
Former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina, along with comedians Angad Singh Ranyal, Danish Sait and Gurleen Pannu, as well as presenters Aanchal Agarwal and RJ Mantra will take charge of the alternative feed that will include more than just cricket commentary.
Cricket viewers can look forward to a different live match experience with the commentary combining analysis, comedy, cultural takes and informal tone to target younger audiences.
The format was first brought to life during the Women’s Premier League earlier this year.
Vikram Bahl, chief marketing officer, United Breweries, said that cricket in India is not just about the sport but also about the moments one shares while watching matches.
“The Kingfisher Good Times Hangout was born from a simple belief that the best cricket memories happen when great sport meets great company. With the TATA IPL Playoffs, we wanted to give fans a viewing experience as dynamic as the tournament itself. Bringing together cricket’s biggest names and some of the country’s most loved comedians on a single platform is our way of saying this is what Good Times look like. We’re pleased to deepen our partnership with JioStar and continue reimagining what live sport can feel like, building on the success of TATA WPL,” Bahl added.
Anup Govindan, head of Sales, Sports, JioStar said: “At JioStar, we are committed to building an ecosystem where brands go beyond visibility and create experiences that fans genuinely value. The Kingfisher Good Times Hangout is exactly that kind of innovation which becomes part of the fan experience and creates a brand environment that younger audiences actually want to spend time in. Playoffs are one of the most-watched, most-engaged moments of the entire TATA IPL season, and a dedicated commentary feed that blends cricket expertise with real entertainment is a genuinely differentiated way to show up in that window.”