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Best Cricket Movies to Watch This IPL Season on OTT
IPL 2026 is in full swing, and there's no better time to immerse yourself in cricket beyond the live matches. Whether you're riding the high of your team's win or waiting for the next game, these cricket films on OTT capture the heart, drama, and spirit of the sport like nothing else. From underdog stories to biopics of legends, every film here brings something unique — and you can watch them all from home with magicpin's OTT subscription offers.
83 (2021)
Release: 2021 | Director: Kabir Khan | Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin | Platform: Netflix India
This is the film that makes you feel like you were at Lord's in 1983. Kabir Khan's retelling of India's first Cricket World Cup victory is less a documentary and more an emotional experience — the kind that makes you want to stand up and cheer in your living room. Ranveer Singh disappears into Kapil Dev, capturing not just the walk and the swing but the quiet intensity of a captain who believed when no one else did.
The ensemble cast — from Pankaj Tripathi as PR Man Singh to Saqib Saleem as Mohinder Amarnath — fires on all cylinders. Every player on that 1983 team gets a moment, and that collective dignity is what elevates this beyond a sports film into a chapter of national pride. The final match sequence alone demands a re-watch.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Release: 2001 | Director: Ashutosh Gowariker | Cast: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Raghubir Yadav | IMDb: 8.1/10
The only Bollywood film ever nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category, and for good reason. Set in 1893, this epic tells the story of a drought-stricken village that challenges its British rulers to a game of cricket with their entire future at stake. The three-hour-plus runtime flies by because every frame carries stakes you can feel in your chest.
Aamir Khan delivers one of his most career-defining performances as Bhuvan, the farmer who rallies an entire village to learn a sport none of them have played. The climax is widely considered one of the finest in Indian cinema — a 20-minute cricket match that balances tension, emotion, and pure cinematic triumph.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
Release: 2016 | Director: Neeraj Pandey | Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Kiara Advani, Disha Patani | IMDb: 8.0/10
Sushant Singh Rajput's portrayal of Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains one of the most beloved biopic performances in Indian cinema. The film traces Dhoni's journey from a small-town railway ticket collector to captaining India to World Cup glory — and it never feels like a hagiography. Neeraj Pandey wisely focuses on the struggles — the rejection letters, the financial pressure, the years of obscurity — making the eventual triumph land with real emotional weight.
The 2011 World Cup final sequence is masterfully recreated, shot-for-shot faithful to the real match. Even if you remember every ball from that night, watching it through Dhoni's eyes hits differently.
Jersey (2022)
Release: 2022 | Director: Gowtam Tinnanuri | Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Kapur | IMDb: 7.3/10
An adaptation of the Telugu original of the same name, this is the rare sports drama that's as much about fatherhood as it is about cricket. Shahid Kapoor plays Arjun, a former cricketer who gave up the game at 36 — and decides to make a comeback for his son's sake. The premise sounds simple, but the film's emotional intelligence is anything but.
What makes Jersey special is its restraint. There are no villains, no conspiracy. Just a man confronting his own regrets and a son who believes in him. Pankaj Kapur as the coach brings a quiet gravitas that anchors the film. If you need a reminder of why we love sport, this is it.
Iqbal (2005)
Release: 2005 | Director: Nagesh Kukunoor | Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, Shweta Basu Prasad | IMDb: 8.1/10
Before Paatal Lok made him a household name, Nagesh Kukunoor made this — one of the most heartfelt sports films in Indian cinema. Iqbal is a deaf and mute boy from a small village who dreams of playing for India. The odds stacked against him are almost absurd — his father wants him to farm, his village sees cricket as a waste of time, and the system is designed to reject anyone unlike them.
Naseeruddin Shah plays Mohit, an alcoholic former cricketer who becomes Iqbal's coach, and their mentor-student relationship is the film's emotional core. The final match at the nets, where Iqbal bowls to prove himself, will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Shabaash Mithu (2022)
Release: 2022 | Director: Srijit Mukherji | Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Vijay Raaz, Brijendra Kala | Platform: Netflix India
A biopic of Mithali Raj — India's highest run-scorer in women's international cricket — that finally gives women's cricket the cinematic celebration it deserves. Taapsee Pannu trained extensively to capture Raj's batting stance and on-field presence, and it shows. The film doesn't shy away from the institutional neglect women cricketers faced: no sponsors, no recognition, no support from the board.
What makes Shabaash Mithu compelling is that it's not just about cricket — it's about a woman navigating a system built to exclude her and emerging as one of the greatest to ever play the game. A crucial watch this Women's T20 Challenge season.
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Kaun Pravin Tambe? (2022)
Release: 2022 | Director: Jayprad Desai | Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Ashish Vidyarthi, Parambrata Chattopadhyay | IMDb: 8.3/10
The most unlikely cricket story you'll ever see on screen. Pravin Tambe was a 41-year-old club cricketer who had never played professional cricket — until he got picked by the Rajasthan Royals in the 2014 IPL auction. Shreyas Talpade, who played Iqbal nearly two decades earlier, returns to cricket cinema with another underdog story, and the symmetry feels intentional.
This is a film about persistence at its purest. Tambe worked a day job, played club cricket on weekends, and kept going for two decades with zero recognition — all to debut in the IPL at 41. If you need motivation to chase a late-life dream, this is your film.
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FAQs
Q: What are the best cricket movies to watch on OTT this IPL season?
A: Some of the best cricket films available on OTT include 83 (Netflix), Lagaan, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (Netflix), Jersey, Iqbal, Shabaash Mithu (Netflix), and Kaun Pravin Tambe (JioHotstar).
Q: Is the movie 83 available on Netflix India?
A: Yes, the 2021 film 83 directed by Kabir Khan, starring Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, is currently available for streaming on Netflix India.
Q: Where can I watch Lagaan online in India?
A: Lagaan (2001) is available on multiple OTT platforms in India including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
Q: Can I save on OTT subscriptions via magicpin?
A: Yes! magicpin offers discounts on OTT subscriptions including Amazon Prime (Save 15%), SonyLIV (Save 38%), ZEE5 (Save 20%), and JioHotstar (Save 7%). Check the latest offers on the magicpin app.
Q: Which is the highest-rated cricket movie on IMDb?
A: Both Lagaan and Iqbal share a high IMDb rating of 8.1/10, followed by M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story at 8.0/10.
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