ICC 2023 Cricket World Cup: Best TVs to bring the stadium experience home

The ICC Cricket World Cup is almost here. For cricket fans like you and me, that means non-stop action from October 5. However, while the upcoming world cup will be completely hosted in India, not all of us will have the time and resources to check out all the matches live.  

No worries, though, because this is the perfect opportunity for you to upgrade your old television to a newer, smarter LED TV that can bring the loud stadium experience to the comfort of your living room. Here are some of our top recommendations for the best TVs to catch the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.  

What does your TV need?

Before we dive into products, let’s take a brief look at what to look for in your next TV as a sports enthusiast. While you can watch cricket on pretty much any TV with the right channel or streaming service, a memorable experience will be defined by some key features and specifications. 

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The first of these is the size. Nothing matches the experience of watching a live cricket match on a big screen. Depending on where you’re installing your TV, you may want to consider a bigger size like 43-inches, 50-inches or even 55-inches. If you have a large living room, you may want to go even larger. However, remember to keep in mind factors like your budget, number of family members and room size.  

Next, look for a feature called MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation), which will help your TV add extra frames between actual frames to make the viewing experience smoother. This will give the ball smoother visuals during fast-paced stretches of the match, and during those high sixes, your eyes will not be left finding the ball against the night sky. If you don’t like the look-and-feel of MEMC, you can always turn it off from the settings for a more conventional frame-rate.  

Best TVs to enjoy Cricket 

43-inch TVs

If you’re looking for 43-inch TVs upgrade your sports experience, you can check out FHD options like the OnePlus Y1S Pro, the TCL P635 Pro or the Acer Advanced I-series. While all these TVs feature good visuals, only the Acer Advanced I-series features MEMC support. If you up your budget, you can also consider TVs like the Samsung Frame 43-inch or the Sony X75L.

50-inch TVs 

Good budget 50-inch TVs you can consider include the Kodak CA-Pro or the Croma 50-inch WebOS TV. You can also check out the Acer Advanced I-series 50-inch TV. On the higher-end of the spectrum, you can find options like the Samsung Frame 50-inch QLED TV or the Sony X80L. 

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55-inch TVs 

Even in the 55-inch segment, you can find budget options like the Acer Advanced I-series 55-inch and the TCL C645, but if you want to invest more into the screen quality you can also opt for good QLED TVs like the Samsung 6 series QLED TV or OLED TVs, like the LG G2 which feature the most punchy colours.  

We hope this guide helped you understand what to look for when choosing a new TV for sports. Remember that the most important aspect when it comes to enjoying sports is good picture quality and sound. While you may rely on a soundbar or speakers for your audio, you can always tune the picture quality to your liking on most high-end TVs.