Historic Digital Viewership Achieved During T20 World Cup Semi-Final

Record-Breaking Viewership for T20 World Cup

The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup, held on March 5 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, has set a new global record for digital sports viewership. According to the ICC, the match between India and England achieved a peak concurrency of 65.2 million viewers on JioHotstar. This remarkable figure marks the highest digital viewership for any live event worldwide, showcasing cricket's unparalleled ability to attract large audiences in India.

ICC chairman Jay Shah announced on social media that the semi-final shattered previous records, emphasizing the event's capacity to draw significant viewership. He praised the tournament organizers and broadcast partners for their efforts in engaging fans effectively. Shah remarked, '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.'

Shah described this achievement as a pivotal moment for cricket's global presence in the digital age, stating, 'Proud moment for all of us as we set new global benchmarks in the world of sport, media and streaming.'

India Triumphs Over England

In a nail-biting finish, the Indian cricket team secured victory against England by seven runs. The hosts amassed a record total of 253 runs, the highest ever in T20 World Cup knockout matches. Sanju Samson was the standout performer, scoring 89 runs off just 43 balls. Jacob Bethell also impressed with a solid 105 runs from 48 balls. Bowlers Jasprit Bumrah (1-33) and Hardik Pandya (1-38) played crucial roles in the win. India is set to face New Zealand in the final on March 8 in Ahmedabad, where viewership records may be challenged once again.