The ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup final between India and South Africa on Saturday saw peak concurrent viewership reach nearly 5.3 crore on the Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform.
Although this figure did not match the record audience of 5.9 crore viewers who watched the ODI final between India and Australia on November 20, 2023, despite India losing that match, as per reports.
The record for peak concurrency in live streaming of any cricket match is held by the India-Australia match, with 5.9 crore viewers, reports stated.
During the T20 Cricket World Cup knockout match between India and Australia on June 24, peak concurrency reached 3.9 crore.
Disney+ Hotstar, with exclusive broadcast and media rights for both linear and digital platforms, also aired the final match live on the Star Sports network.
Commenting on the milestone, Sajith Sivanandan, Head, Disney+ Hotstar India said, “Congratulations to both teams for their outstanding performances during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Team India has brought joy and pride to millions, with their incredible skill and dedication. We are proud to have brought those moments to their homes and their hands.”
“With a staggering 5.3 crore concurrent viewers tuning in on Disney+ Hotstar for the finals, the highest peak concurrency recorded for this tournament, the support of Indian cricket fans has lifted us to new heights in live sports streaming. It has been a real privilege matching their unwavering passion and support with our innovation,” he added.
