Jio Hotstar Sets New Viewership Records During T20 World Cup Final
Record Viewership Achieved
Jio Hotstar has set new viewership records during the T20 World Cup final, with a staggering total of 82.1 crore viewers tuning in as India secured a victory over New Zealand by 96 runs.
The peak concurrent viewership reached an impressive 74.5 crore when the last New Zealand wicket fell, highlighting the intense interest in the match. This surpasses the previous record of 6.5 crore concurrent viewers during the India vs England semi-final.
India’s win marks the country’s fifth World Cup title in the T20 format, further solidifying its dominance in the sport. The total viewership for the final exceeded the previous record for an ICC tournament final, which was 5.9 crore during the India vs Australia match.
Before the match, Jio Hotstar also recorded 2.1 crore viewers during a performance by Ricky Martin, showcasing the platform’s ability to attract large audiences beyond just the game itself.
As New Zealand began their chase of a target set at 255 runs, viewership peaked at 49.9 crore, demonstrating the high stakes and excitement surrounding the match.
Comparative Viewership
For context, the last T20 World Cup final in 2024 had a peak concurrent viewership of 5.3 crore on Disney+ Hotstar, indicating a significant increase in audience engagement this year.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the overall impact of this viewership surge on Jio Hotstar’s platform performance and future content strategies.
