How to Follow Live Cricket: Apps, Streaming and Scores
Why live cricket coverage matters
Live cricket is central to how fans, coaches and analysts experience the game in real time. Rapid access to scores, ball‑by‑ball commentary and streaming highlights allows followers across time zones to track matches from international events to domestic competitions. With multiple tournaments running concurrently, reliable live cricket coverage keeps supporters informed and engaged.
Apps and alerts
ESPNcricinfo app
The ESPNcricinfo app promises a seamless Web and app experience and advertises the widest cricket coverage across the world. It provides notification updates for live cricket matches and brings most of ESPNcricinfo’s content to mobile users. The app’s privacy notes state it may share certain data types with third parties, including messages and app activity among others. User feedback cited in the available information highlights frustration with frequent pop‑ups and forced video ads, and some users have requested an option to pay for an ad‑free experience.
Streaming and replay services
Live streaming platforms also play a key role. Services such as Hotstar (region dependent) offer live cricket streaming alongside the fastest live scores, match highlights and replays, enabling viewers who cannot watch in real time to catch up later.
Live matches and score updates
Live score pages and commentary are providing updates across a range of competitions. Examples from the current information include matches on 26 January 2026: ICC Men’s Under‑19 World Cup Super Sixes fixtures in Bulawayo and Windhoek; multiple Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier games at Kirtipur and Mulpani; and domestic contests such as a Ranji Trophy match where Bihar led by 763 runs on Day 5. Other listed items include a WPL fixture (Mumbai Indians Women v Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women) marked as yet to begin, international T20Is (Ireland v Italy in the UAE) yet to begin, a full scorecard for Malaysia Women v Hong Kong Women, and an Indian Street Premier League match between Delhi Superheros and Tiigers of Kolkata.
Conclusion and what readers should expect
As live cricket coverage grows across apps and streaming platforms, fans can expect continued real‑time access to scores, commentary and video highlights. Concerns over advertising and data sharing may influence service models and subscription options going forward. For readers, the practical takeaway is to follow official apps and verified streaming services for the most reliable live cricket updates and to consider paid or premium options where available to reduce ad interruptions.