The peak concurrency during the nail-biting World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand on Disney+ Hotstar surged to 5.3 crore, shattering the previous record of 4.4 crore during the India vs South Africa match earlier this month.
The semi-final ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 saw a record peak concurrency of 5 crore during India innings with Virat Kohli scoring his 50th ODI century. The viewership soared to 5.3 crore later in the match with Indian bowlers showing a superlative performance.
As Mohammed Shami took the fifth wicket, the concurrency peaked to 5.3 crore.
The figure of 5.3 crore is also more than double the peak concurrency clocked during India and New Zealand semi-final match played at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-finals.
Commenting on this, Sajith Sivanandan - Head, Disney+ Hotstar India said, “It's not just Team India breaking records with their 10th straight win at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Indian fans are also tuning into Disney+ Hotstar in unprecedented numbers. Their incredible passion has led us to shatter the peak concurrency record four times during this tournament, setting new benchmarks in live sports streaming. The 5.3 cr concurrent viewers for India's semifinal against New Zealand exceeds the combined population of Australia and New Zealand by more than 1.5 times! This milestone is not just a triumph of technology but a testament to our viewers' unwavering support. With the final just around the corner, we look forward to bringing the nation together to witness the making of sporting history."