India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring contest at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in the second semifinal of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The match, which featured 34 sixes and nearly 500 combined runs, not only delivered thrilling cricket but also attracted record-breaking digital viewership.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah confirmed the massive streaming numbers on social media a day after the encounter. His announcement came shortly after he stated that the tournament itself had already crossed 500 million views in India.
India vs England Semifinal Registers Over 65 Million Digital Viewers
On March 6, Jay Shah shared the viewership milestone for the India vs England semifinal of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
According to Shah, the match reached a peak digital concurrency of 65.2 million viewers on JioHotstar during the live broadcast. This figure represents the highest viewership recorded for any live event globally.
Jay Shah wrote, “Second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has shattered the world record for digital viewership. The match between BCCI and England Cricket registered a peak digital concurrency of 65.2 million viewers, which is the highest for any live event across the world. Proud moment for all of us as we set new global benchmarks in the world of sport, media and streaming.”
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T20 World Cup 2026 Draws Massive Global Attention
Jay Shah also revealed that the overall digital viewership for the 2026 T20 World Cup has crossed 500 million views in India, marking the highest number recorded for a single edition of the tournament.
He also acknowledged the role of Indian fans, praising them for their continued support and enthusiasm for ICC tournaments and international cricket.
