JioHotstar Set A New Record With 902 Million Views In ICC Champions Trophy Final. In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India vs New Zealand, JioHotstar set a global record for digital viewership of 902 million (90.2 crore) views, capping additional proof of JioHotstar getting the top rank in the streaming industry with fans of cricket ever switching from traditional television broadcasting to platforms online.
The match witnessed India winning the Champions Trophy by a close call against New Zealand in a thriller of a contest held in Dubai. The sheer excitement of the affair, matched only by India’s gigantic cricket fan base, has contributed to such extraordinary online viewership. Peak concurrent viewership, they say, had crossed 55 million, which itself has become another record in the very high live audience on a streaming platform.
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Previous Viewership Records By JioHotstar
JioHotstar’s remarkable numbers reflect the ever-increasing demand for live sports streaming, especially in India, where mobile internet is ever-increasing. Before this, it had broken records with the IPL 2024 final, where the concurrent viewers had been a little above 59 million, now placing it at instances amongst the most viewed online sports occasions. There is merit in discussions among the experts that the increasing number of 5G connectivity, low-priced data plans, and seamless streaming experiences have pushed this rapid digital evolution to new heights.
Besides that, JioHotstar’s rich multi-language commentary, interactive features, and real-time analytics have facilitated better user experience and lured millions of users. With this historic milestone, JioHotstar has solidified itself as the paramount sports streaming platform, and there does exist an assurance for further growth with the swift rise of digital viewers.
