India vs England Semi-Final Sets New Digital Viewership Record | Sports-Games
India's semi-final win over England drew a record 65.2 million digital viewers on JioHotstar, with total combined viewership exceeding 320 million across all platforms, ICC said.
- On March 5, 2026, JioHotstar logged a peak digital concurrency of 65.2 million during the India national cricket team versus England national cricket team semi-final.
- The match finished 253/7 to 246/7, producing a high-scoring spectacle with Sanju Samson compiling an 89-run knock and earning Player of the Match.
- Across linear television and digital platforms, combined reach exceeded over 320 million viewers and watch-time passed 23 billion minutes, the ICC reported.
- India advances to the final and will play New Zealand national cricket team at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday, aiming to become the first country to win the World Cup three times.
- Shah wrote, 'This demonstrates the unparalleled capacity of marquee global cricket to aggregate Indian fans as well as the prowess of my team at the ICC and our partner JioStar in recruiting and engaging fans at scale,' highlighting new global benchmarks in sport, media and streaming.
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India vs England Semi-Final Sets New Digital Viewership Record | Sports-Games
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England smashed digital viewership records, reaching a peak of 65.2 million concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. This unprecedented achievement highlights the immense popularity of cricket and the seamless streaming capabilities of JioHotstar.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Sets New Global Streaming Record During India-England Semi-final Clash
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. JioHotstar recorded an unprecedented 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers during the high-stakes encounter, setting a new world record for the highest concurrency ever achieved for a live event across any digital platform in the world. Sports News | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Sets New Global Streaming Record During India-England Semi-final Clash.
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