JioCinema Faces Outage During IPL 2025 Auctions, Sparking User Outrage
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| JioCinema Faces Outage During IPL 2025 Auctions, Sparking User Outrage |
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction experienced an unexpected hitch as JioCinema, the event's official streaming partner, faced technical difficulties, leaving millions of fans unable to access the live stream. The incident occurred during the marquee auction, which features 577 players up for grabs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25.
This setback has reignited criticism of JioCinema, as users on X (formerly Twitter) pointed out the platform's history of server crashes during key events such as the FIFA World Cup and IPL matches.
What’s at Stake in IPL 2025 Auctions?
This year’s mega auction has drawn global attention, with:
- 577 players in contention, including 367 Indians and 210 overseas players.
- 204 slots available, of which 70 are reserved for international players.
- ₹2 crore as the top base price for 81 elite players.
Among the fresh additions to the auction list are USA's Saurabh Netravalkar, England's Jofra Archer, and India's Hardik Tamore, bringing the total to 577 registered players.
The Technical Glitch
As fans tuned in to watch the high-stakes auction, many were met with error messages, particularly “Something went wrong. Error message 419”. This prompted frustration and backlash from users, who shared screenshots of the error on social media.
One user wrote, “Whether it’s FIFA, IPL matches, or auctions, JioCinema’s servers always crash when it matters the most.”
Another commented, “JioCinema crashed because of the IPL auction. Can we stream this on Hotstar instead? The app has a better UI and doesn’t disappoint.”
The platform’s frequent outages have left many questioning its ability to handle such high-profile events despite its dominant position in the Indian streaming market.
Fan Reactions
Netizens didn’t hold back their criticism, with some even poking fun at the situation:
- “JioCinema was busy watching BGT (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) and forgot they had the IPL auction to stream.”
- “Seems @JioCinema has their servers down. Can’t watch or even log in!”
Despite the criticism, some users offered suggestions, urging JioCinema to leverage its acquisition of Disney+ Hotstar to improve streaming quality.
A Stumbling Block for JioCinema
This technical snag could tarnish JioCinema’s reputation further as it continues to face challenges in delivering a seamless viewing experience. With a massive fanbase relying on the platform for uninterrupted IPL coverage, such outages risk alienating its audience and fueling comparisons to competitors.
Whether JioCinema will address these recurring issues effectively remains to be seen. For now, fans hope the streaming giant will step up its game for the remainder of the auction and future IPL events.
Authored by Jitendra Gawali, passionate about crafting high-quality content that captures the pulse of current events. Stay tuned for more updates and insights.
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