JioHotstar recorded its highest-ever digital viewership as the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 concluded with a high-stakes final. The tournament clocked 540.3 crore views, with a cumulative watch time of nearly 11,000 crore minutes and a peak concurrency of 6.12 crores.
India vs New Zealand Final Breaks Streaming Records
The India vs New Zealand final drew 124.2 crore views, making it the most-watched live-streamed cricket match. Key moments in the game saw multiple peaks in viewership, reinforcing the platform’s dominance in live sports streaming.
Speaking on the landmark success of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, said, “The overwhelming response to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 marks a leap toward the billion-screen opportunity, where seamless access and immersive engagement are now the expectation, not the exception. The tournament also saw the highest-ever single-day subscriptions since launch, during the India vs Australia match, further underscoring the scale at which audiences are embracing digital streaming. This moment is a testament to our commitment to making high-quality experiences accessible to all and transforming digital consumption in India, as we continue to deliver unparalleled, seamless, and inclusive experiences built for the future.”
Where Viewers Tuned In From
Hindi-speaking regions accounted for 38% of total viewership, with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Goa, Punjab, and Haryana leading consumption. WiFi-enabled Connected TVs (CTVs) contributed over 80% of total streaming, with Maharashtra registering the highest viewership on large screens.
Record-Breaking Subscriber Growth
JioHotstar witnessed its highest-ever new direct single-day subscriptions during the India vs Australia match, highlighting a shift towards digital platforms for live cricket.
Future of Live Sports Streaming
JioHotstar’s focus on regional markets, large-screen streaming, and exclusive content continues to drive engagement. With each tournament setting new benchmarks, digital cricket viewership is on an upward trajectory.
For the first time ever on digital, an ICC tournament was streamed live across 16 feeds, including nine languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. In addition to the language options, the live streaming on JioHotstar was complemented by four multi-cam feeds. Enhancing the coverage, the Indian Sign Language feed and Audio Descriptive Commentary ensured an inclusive experience for audiences. The vertical feed (MaxView), available in Hindi and English, also provided fans with an easier and more intuitive mobile viewing experience, allowing them to consume content on the go.
“The Indian team’s campaign in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 was more than just a victory—it was a demonstration of Cricket’s influence on the collective consciousness and culture of the country. With peak concurrency of 6.12 crore for the final and sustained levels of concurrency around 5 Crores for the tournament, JioHotstar became the digital heartbeat of this celebration, amplifying the power of shared experiences. Looking into the future of live sports on the platform, we will continue to push the boundaries on inclusive, intuitive, interactive and immersive experiences for a wide spectrum of users ranging from Cricket connoisseurs to event watchers.” said Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar.