Hotstar jio viewership surges during T20 World Cup 2026
Record Viewership for T20 World Cup Final
The T20 World Cup 2026 final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw India triumph over New Zealand by 96 runs. India scored a formidable 255 runs for 5 wickets, while New Zealand was all out for 159 runs.
Key performances included Sanju Samson, who scored 89 runs off 33 balls, and Abhishek Sharma, who contributed 52 runs off just 21 balls. Ishan Kishan also made a significant impact with 50 runs off 23 balls.
Hotstar Jio’s Viewership Milestone
The match garnered over 74 crore views on the hotstar jio platform, marking a significant milestone in digital sports viewership in India. This follows the record set during the India vs Pakistan match earlier in the tournament, which achieved 163 million viewers and a total watch time of 20 billion minutes.
Anup Govindan commented on the viewership, stating, “The record-breaking reach and consumption reflect the scale at which fans all over engage with this tournament across platforms.” Siddharth Sharma added, “The unprecedented viewership and engagement numbers for India vs Pakistan is further proof of the nation’s obsession with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.”
Entertainment Highlights
The closing ceremony of the T20 World Cup featured performances by popular artists Sukhbir Singh and Ricky Martin, adding to the event’s celebratory atmosphere. Additionally, the premiere of ‘Rooster’, starring Steve Carell, on hotstar jio coincided with the final match, further enhancing the platform’s entertainment offerings.
India’s consistent performance in T20 World Cups, having reached four finals and won in 2007 and 2024, underscores the country’s cricketing dominance. The significant increase in viewership numbers reflects the growing popularity of cricket and digital streaming in India.
