Wankhede Stadium witnessed cricketing and digital history in the T20 World Cup semifinal as India edged England in a run-fest. The game amassed 619 million views, dwarfing the 533 million from the India-South Africa showdown.
Opting to bat, India piled up 253 for 7 in a display of power-hitting. England chased gamely to 246 for 7, falling agonizingly short and booking India’s final ticket.
JioHotstar shattered records with 65.2 million peak concurrent users, the highest ever for a live event on one platform. It surpassed the 65 million global record, all from India’s passionate fanbase.
Total audience hit 320 million-plus across TV and online, with 23 billion+ minutes watched, making it the most consumed T20 match ever.
‘It’s thrilling to see crores of fans unite for the T20 World Cup,’ remarked ICC’s Jay Shah. ‘These stats show fan passion and our push for engaging, accessible sport globally.’
Uday Shankar, JioStar Vice Chairman, said, ‘This validates our tech innovation and ICC’s growth drive. Every third Indian watched the second semi – delivering seamlessly to millions shapes tomorrow’s entertainment.’
The semifinal’s legacy extends far beyond the boundary, highlighting how technology amplifies cricket’s global appeal, especially in its Indian heartland.