India vs England Semi-Final Sets New Digital Viewership Record

The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England smashed digital viewership records, reaching a peak of 65.2 million concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. This unprecedented achievement highlights the immense popularity of cricket and the seamless streaming capabilities of JioHotstar.

The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, pitting India against England, shattered digital viewership records on March 5. JioHotstar registered a world-breaking peak of 65.2 million concurrent viewers, setting a new benchmark for live-streamed events worldwide, according to an ICC press release.

The game was not only a high-stakes, must-win event but also captured the hearts of cricket fans globally with a whopping 619 million views, solidifying its status as the most-streamed T20 International match ever. This record triumph eclipses a previous 65 million viewership peak achieved in November 2024.

JioHotstar's singular market-driven accomplishment underscores its prominence as a global leader in live streaming, while the India vs England semi-final boasted a combined reach of over 320 million viewers and an astounding 23 billion minutes of watch time across screens. These figures have set new standards for cricket viewership as India prepares to face New Zealand in the finals.