For millions of Indians, the IPL is more than just cricket. It’s group chats lighting up at midnight, last-minute jersey purchases, office leaves planned around match schedules, and frantic attempts to grab tickets before they disappear in seconds. That frenzy is exactly what scammers are exploiting this season and at a massive scale.
A new report by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK paints a worrying picture of how fraud networks are cashing in on fan excitement during IPL 2026. From fake ticket booking websites to malicious “free streaming” platforms that can quietly infect devices with malware, the report suggests the IPL has become one of the biggest seasonal hunting grounds for cybercriminals in India.
