Cricket Matches With Highest Digital Concurrent Viewership
2024 T20 World Cup Final (India vs. South Africa)
This historic summit clash of the 2024 T20 WC between India and South Africa in Barbados recorded 53 million concurrent viewers on Disney+ Hotstar. India ended a 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup trophy with a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa, a result of death-bowling masterclass from pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
2025 IPL Final (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Punjab Kings)
Another match played in Ahmedabad, the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS set a massive digital benchmark, reaching a peak of 55.2 million concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. RCB finally ended its 18-year wait for the trophy with a thrilling six-run victory, guided by POTM Krunal Pandya remarkable bowling spell of 2/17.
2023 ODI World Cup Final (Australia vs. India)
The 2023 ODI World Cup final, played between Australia and India, set a massive digital record for its time, reaching a peak of 59 million concurrent viewers on Disney+ Hotstar. Australia secured its sixth title by defeating India by six wickets, chasing down a target of 241 in 43 overs, thanks to Travis Head's magnificent 137.
2026 T20 World Cup Super Eights (India vs. West Indies)
A virtual quarter-final, India 2026 T20 World Cup final Super 8 match against West Indies recorded a peak of 60.5 million concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. Sanju Samson delivered a career-defining performance, smashing an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls to guide India to a thrilling five-wicket victory and a spot in the semi-finals.
2025 Champions Trophy Final (India vs. New Zealand)
Played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the 2025 Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand recorded a peak of 61.2 million concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. India clinched its third CT title with a hard-fought four-wicket victory, successfully chasing down New Zealand's 251/7 with six ball to spare.
2026 T20 World Cup Semi-Final (India vs. England)
India's 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final against England, played in Mumbai, set a new global benchmark for digital sports, recording a peak of 65.2 million concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. In a breathtaking 499-run thriller, India secured a seven-run victory to make it to the final, thanks to Sanju Samson’s masterful 89 runs.
2026 T20 World Cup Final (India vs. New Zealand)
This historic final of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium shattered all digital records, reaching an unprecedented peak of 72.1 million concurrent viewers on JioHotstar during the match. India secured its third T20 WC title with a dominant 96-run victory, behind Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah’s display.

