The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has set a new global benchmark in digital sports viewership. The India vs England semi-final on March 5, 2026, streamed live on JioHotstar, recorded a historic 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers, marking the highest concurrency ever achieved for a live event worldwide on a single platform.
The match also amassed 619 million views on JioHotstar, making it the most streamed T20 International match globally. With a thrilling total of 499 runs across both innings, the contest captured cricket fans’ imagination across India and beyond. The peak concurrency surpassed the previous global record of 65 million set in 2024, showcasing JioHotstar’s technological capability to handle massive demand while delivering a seamless viewing experience.
The semi-final’s combined reach, including linear television, exceeded 320 million viewers, and total watch-time crossed 23 billion minutes, reinforcing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the most-watched T20 International match in history.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah said, “The remarkable numbers recorded during the India vs England semi-final demonstrate not only the passion of cricket fans but also the tremendous progress in making the game more accessible and engaging.”
JioStar Vice-Chairman Uday Shankar added, “One in every three Indians tuned in to watch the second semi-final. This record is testimony to JioStar’s technological excellence and the future of entertainment in sports.”
The record-breaking 619 million views surpassed the previous benchmark of 533 million during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final. Fans now eagerly await the final on March 8, 2026, where India will face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
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