JioStar, the exclusive broadcaster for the recently concluded ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, smashed new industry records with a spectacular final, providing an unparalleled live sports experience in India.
The competition had more than 540 million views, with a cumulative viewing duration of about 11,000 crore minutes and a high concurrency of 6.12 crores. Hindi-speaking areas accounted for more than 38% of overall JioHotstar watching, with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Goa, Punjab, and Haryana topping the way. Furthermore, JioHotstar reached more than 80% penetration in WiFi-enabled CTV, with Maharashtra having the greatest viewing, demonstrating JioHotstar’s expanding influence on large-screen streaming in important markets.
As India made history by beating New Zealand in the final, the highly anticipated game on JioHotstar received an astounding 124.2 lakh viewers. Driven by critical nail-biting moments, the event had many audience peaks.
Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, said, “The overwhelming response to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 marks a leap toward the billion-screen opportunity, where seamless access and immersive engagement are now the expectation, not the exception. The tournament also saw the highest-ever single-day subscriptions since launch, during the India vs Australia match, further underscoring the scale at which audiences are embracing digital streaming. This moment is a testament to our commitment to making high-quality experiences accessible to all and transforming digital consumption in India, as we continue to deliver unparalleled, seamless, and inclusive experiences built for the future.”
Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar, said, “The Indian team’s campaign in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 was more than just a victory—it was a demonstration of Cricket’s influence on the collective consciousness and culture of the country. With peak concurrency of 6.12 crore for the final and sustained levels of concurrency around 5 Crores for the tournament, JioHotstar became the digital heartbeat of this celebration, amplifying the power of shared experiences.
“Looking into the future of live sports on the platform, we will continue to push the boundaries on inclusive, intuitive, interactive and immersive experiences for a wide spectrum of users ranging from Cricket connoisseurs to event watchers.”
For the first time on digital, an International Cricket Council (ICC) event was broadcast live over 16 streams in nine languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. In addition to language options, JioHotstar’s live streaming featured four multi-cam streams. The Indian Sign Language stream and Audio Descriptive Commentary enhanced the broadcast and provided audiences with an inclusive experience. The vertical feed (MaxView), which was accessible in both Hindi and English, also made mobile viewing easier and more intuitive, allowing fans to absorb content while on the go.
JioHotstar’s record-breaking performance demonstrates the company’s aim of unleashing infinite possibilities by unifying India with seamless, category-defining cricket experiences on an unprecedented scale.