Dream11 Indian Premier League is all set for a blockbuster season, and Star Sports 1 Kannada has taken the responsibility to entertain and engage viewers and fans with programming that offers exclusive content with experts and the best insights from Royal Challengers Bangalore and the other franchises in IPL.
From predictions and game plans to fan engagements, Star Sports Kannada will ensure that excitement among fans reaches a notch higher in the comfort of their homes. Along with a staggering programming line-up, the channel will host a pool of experienced experts who will not only share insightful match updates but also predict strategies and dissect every match, the channel has stated in a Press release.
Experts such as Venkatesh Prasad, Vinay Kumar, Srinivasa Murthy, Bharath Chipli, Akhil Balachandra and GK Anil Kumar will be part of an exquisite panel from India. The will be hosted by anchors Reena D Souza, Madhu and Kiran Srinivas. These experts will give real-time updates to viewers and fans who will bring their set of expertise and insights on the table.
Star Sports Kannada expert Venkatesh Prasad said, “It’s been a long wait for fans of the Dream11 IPL, and with the season kick-starting on 19th September, I’m sure everyone will be anticipating to watch their favourite teams and players back in action. Karnataka has the best fans and supporters when it comes to cricket. To this abode of fans, Star Sports Kannada is all set to ring in LIVE action in Kannada with programming that includes BTS, anecdotes, match analysis and lots more. Watching all the team closely, I think Virat Kohli and the boys may just break the victory jinx this year. With a fantastic spin attack and a strong batting line-up, the team will pose as strong competitors in the tournament.”
It doesn’t end here! Star Sports Kannada understands the pulse of viewers and fans and has decided to go all-out with multiple-legged digital campaigns that will bring fans closer to the tournament. From Twitter Watch Parties to influencer-led outreach, the channel is geared up for an action-packed calendar of fun elements to watch out for on social media during the course of the tournament.
Below are the digital activations lined up:
- Instagram Handle Launch
- Janara Dhwani – Vijay Bharadwaj will take us through personalities from various fields who are united to provide unending support for RCB
- Sambhramisu Kannada – Fans from different parts of the state to express their love for cricket & cricketers through a video. Local influencer push for amplification.
- Fan stories segment – Experts, Influencers and fans share their fan stories
- Twitter Watch Parties
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Star Sports 1 Kannada Shows line up |
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Timing | Broadcast Day | Show |
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1 |
19th September 6 pm | MI vs CSK opening match | Live with Sudeep during the pre-show |
| 2 | 9:30 am | Every Sunday | Inside RCB (Franchise Show) |
| 3 | 10 am | Mornings after RCB matches | RCB Review Show |
| 4 | 8:30 am | Every match day | Dream 11 IPL Game Plan |
| 5 | 9:30 am | Every Sunday | IPL Kannadigaru |
| 6 | 9:30 am | Every Friday | Harate Adda |