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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- The streaming platform has added a new feather to its cap by telecasting

DREAM11 IPL 2020 on YuppTV

    YuppTV, the world's leading OTT platform for South-Asian content, has

acquired the rights for Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 for a total of 60

matches. The streaming platform will telecast the matches LIVE across more than

10 territories. Amidst the lockdown, a large number of sports fans will

virtually enjoy the experience of Dream11 IPL 2020 sitting at home. With a

greater fan following and immense viewership, the Dream11 IPL 2020 rights will

help YuppTV gain immense traction amongst its target audience on a global scale.

    The OTT platform will be airing the Dream11 IPL 2020 from Sep 19th to Nov

10th, 2020.  Unlike other cricketing tournaments, IPL T20 matches have very

short game periods, of just about 3 hours, making them much more exciting.

Promotions are also carried out on a large scale. Leveraging this opportunity,

YuppTV is going to air the virtual live streaming of Dream11 IPL 2020 in

Australia, Continental Europe, Malaysia, South East Asia (except Singapore),

Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Central Asia, Central & South America.

    Commenting on the association, Mr Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO of YuppTV,

said, "Over the past few years, IPL has become the most loved cricketing

tournament in the country. Amidst the lockdown, it will lead to a new

sensation, optimism, and craze in the viewers. The live experience of the IPL,

dedicated technology viewing experience and instant virtual experience will

enhance this year's tournament for fans, albeit from the safety of their homes

instead of crowded stadiums. The rights will also help YuppTV witness

skyrocketing viewership."

    YuppTV one of the world's largest internet-based TV and On-demand service

provider for South Asian content, offering more than 250+ TV channels, 3000+

Movies, and 100+ TV Shows in 14 languages will now with the rights of Dream11

IPL 2020 will add on more viewers giving them the best experience of virtual

IPL with the feel of the stadium at home.

    About YuppTV

    YuppTV is one of the world's largest internet-based TV and On-demand

service provider for South Asian content, offering more than 250+ TV channels,

3000+ Movies and 100+ TV Shows in 14 languages. YuppTV, has received funding

from Emerald Media, a Pan-Asian platform established by leading global

investment firm KKR for investing in the media and entertainment sector,

wherein Emerald Media acquired a significant minority stake in the company for

US$50mn. Emerald Media is led by industry veterans Rajesh Kamat and Paul

Aiello, supported by an experienced team of executives. YuppTV had earlier

raised its Series A round of funding from Poarch Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama.

    YuppTV is currently ranked #1 Internet Pay TV platform for Indians living

abroad and the largest Internet TV platform from premium content availability

in India.

    Visit  https://www.yupptv.com/cricket for more information.

    Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/839837/YuppTV_Logo.jpg

    Logo Caption: YuppTV

    Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1273500/YuppTV_Dream11_IPL2020.jpg

    Image caption: YuppTV Acquires Rights of Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020

    Source: YuppTV