India vs England Semi-Final Creates History with Record-Breaking Global Streaming Numbers

According to the ICC, the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England saw a peak concurrency of 65.2 million people on JioHotstar, setting a new global record for digital sports viewership. Cricket's unparalleled capacity to attract enormous crowds in the Indian market was demonstrated by the blockbuster match, which saw India upset England to advance to the final and achieve the largest peak digital viewership for any live event worldwide.

Fans in India and outside were enthralled with the exciting match, which yielded an incredible 499 runs in both innings. The peak concurrency exceeded the previous worldwide record of 65 million, which was attained by aggregated viewership across several markets and recorded by an international streaming platform in November 2024. However, Jiostar's record was solely driven by viewers in a single region, highlighting its status as a world leader in live streaming and its capacity to manage peak demand while providing a flawless watching experience.

India vs England Semi-Final Record Breaker:

The ICC chairman Jay Shah shared on his official X saying, "Second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has shattered the world record for digital viewership. The match between BCCI and England Cricket registered a peak digital concurrency of 65.2 million viewers on JioHotstar, which is the highest for any live event across the world."

The semi-final was the most viewed T20 International match ever, with a combined reach of over 320 million viewers across linear television and digital platforms and an astounding 23 billion minutes of screen time. The 619 million views recorded during the match surpassed the 533 million views record set at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final, thanks to a thrilling display from both teams. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has already set several records for reach and engagement on broadcast and digital platforms, even if the final is still to come.

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