A decent Android or iPhone with a 4G connection. That's literally it to start streaming on YouTube Live or Facebook Live.

• Phone: Any mid-range phone from 2021 onwards (Redmi Note, Samsung M-series, OnePlus Nord)
• Data: 4G SIM with at least 5 Mbps upload speed (use Fast.com to test before streaming)
• Tripod: ₹300–500 flexible mini-tripod from Amazon or local mobile shop
• Battery pack: 10,000 mAh powerbank — streams drain battery fast in outdoor heat
• Estimated cost: ₹300–₹800 (if you already own the phone)

Wind ruins cricket streams more than bad video. A clip-on mic makes a huge difference.

• Clip-on lavalier mic: ₹500–₹1,200 (Boya BY-M1 is the most popular choice)
• Tall tripod or selfie stick with mount: ₹600–₹1,500
• Wi-Fi hotspot (if ground has poor signal): Use a secondary SIM data as hotspot
• Bluetooth earpiece: Lets your commentator monitor the stream audio live
• Estimated cost: ₹1,500–₹3,000 total setup

For district-level or large box cricket tournaments, two cameras + a laptop with OBS gives you a real broadcast feel.

• Laptop: Any Windows/Mac laptop running OBS Studio (free)
• Webcam or DSLR with USB capture card (₹800–₹2,500 for Elgato or local brand)
• Second phone as boundary camera: Use DroidCam app to connect wirelessly to OBS
• Wi-Fi router: If venue has electricity, a pocket router ensures stable upload
• Estimated cost: ₹2,500–₹6,000 for the add-ons (most organizers already own a laptop)

• Step 1: Open the YouTube app → tap the + (Create) button at the bottom center
• Step 2: Select "Go Live" — if you don't see this, your channel needs 50+ subscribers and phone verification first
• Step 3: Fill in title: "Live: [Team A] vs [Team B] | [Tournament Name] 2025"
• Step 4: Set visibility to Public (or Unlisted if only for teams)
• Step 5: Select the category as Sports — helps with discoverability
• Step 6: Add a short description: teams playing, venue, and your WhatsApp number for queries
• Step 7: Tap "Go Live" — the stream starts immediately. Copy the link and share in your WhatsApp groups

YouTube requires 50 subscribers to go live on mobile. If your channel is new, ask your players and their families to subscribe — you'll hit 50 in one afternoon. Alternatively, use a PC/laptop to go live with zero subscriber requirement via YouTube Studio → Go Live.

• Step 1: Create a free Facebook Page for your tournament if you don't have one (e.g., "Surat Star Cricket League Official")
• Step 2: Open the Facebook app → go to your Page → tap "Live" in the post creation bar
• Step 3: Add a compelling title — include team names and match number
• Step 4: Facebook lets you schedule a live up to 7 days in advance — use this to build anticipation and get reminders sent to followers
• Step 5: Tap "Start Live Video"
• Step 6: Share the stream link to your WhatsApp group, and pin the post on the page

• Install DroidCam (free) on Android — connects wirelessly to OBS via IP address
• Install EpocCam on iPhone — turns your iPhone camera into a HD webcam
• In OBS, go to Sources → Add → Video Capture Device and select the virtual webcam
• This lets you use your phone's better camera lens from OBS on a laptop

Go to Fast.com or Speedtest.net at the ground before you start. You need at least 5 Mbps upload for stable 720p streaming. Below 3 Mbps? Drop to 480p in your settings. A buffering stream is worse than no stream.

Always stream in landscape (horizontal) mode. Enable rotation lock on your phone so it doesn't rotate mid-over. Nothing looks worse than a sideways stream when a wicket falls.

The best angle is square on the pitch at boundary level height — the same angle you see on TV. Standing behind the wicket or from stands gives a poor view. If you have one phone, position it mid-wicket or point's side at boundary level.

Dead audio during a boundary is painful to watch. Ask a player who's not batting to commentate. Use a clip-on mic for them, position them near the camera. Even basic Hindi/Gujarati commentary makes the stream 10x more watchable.

Don't share the link after the stream starts. Schedule it on YouTube/Facebook, get the link, and share it in WhatsApp groups 30 minutes early. Viewers join during toss when it's calm — not mid-over when you're rushing.

A 90-minute stream can drain 70–80% of your battery, especially in direct sunlight where the phone gets hot. A 10,000 mAh powerbank is non-negotiable. Cable stays plugged in throughout.

If your primary SIM drops during a crucial over, you need backup. Keep a second phone with a different carrier's SIM (e.g., primary on Jio, backup on Airtel) ready to switch hotspots. Switching takes 30 seconds and saves the stream.

Viewers who just joined don't know the score. Train your commentator to say the score every 4–5 balls: "55 for 2 after 9 overs, needing 63 more in 51 balls." This keeps new viewers engaged immediately.

In YouTube Studio settings, enable "Automatically publish live replays". This converts your live stream into a watchable VOD immediately after it ends. Players share the full match video for days after the tournament.

Example title: "LIVE: Team A vs Team B | Powered by [Sponsor Name] | Surat Premier League Final". Sponsors see their name in every notification, every share, and every search result. This is worth money to them — and helps you get renewals.

• Run IPL-style auctions for your local tournament — complete with bidding timers, budget tracking, and real-time team formation
• Share a live auction link with all team owners — they bid from their phone, anywhere in India
• Automatic budget deduction after every bid — no calculation errors, no disputes
• Unsold player rounds, RTM (Right to Match), and base price setting — all built in
• Export team sheets after auction — ready to share with players and sponsors
• Works for box cricket, fantasy leagues, district cricket, and corporate tournaments