Record Viewership on Hotstar Jio
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs. This victory marked India’s third T20 World Cup title, having previously won in 2007 and 2024.
India posted an impressive score of 255 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, while New Zealand was all out for 159 runs. Key performances included Abhishek Sharma, who scored 52 runs off 21 balls, and Sanju Samson, who contributed 89 runs off just 33 balls. Ishan Kishan also made a significant impact with 50 runs off 23 balls.
Hotstar Jio’s Impact
The final match garnered over 74 crore views on the hotstar jio platform, showcasing its growing influence in sports streaming. This figure is indicative of the increasing popularity of cricket in India and the effectiveness of digital platforms in reaching vast audiences.
In comparison, the India vs Pakistan match earlier in the tournament achieved a record 163 million viewers on hotstar jio, with a total watch time of 20 billion minutes. This highlights the platform’s capability to attract large audiences for significant cricket events.
New Zealand, which finished as the runner-up in the 2021 final after losing to Australia, faced a formidable Indian team that has now reached four T20 World Cup finals, a record in the tournament’s history.
The closing ceremony of the event featured performances by renowned artists Sukhbir Singh and Ricky Martin, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the final.
As the cricketing world reflects on this monumental victory, observers are keen to see how hotstar jio will leverage this success to further enhance its offerings and viewer engagement in future tournaments.
