India vs Australia Cricket World Cup Final Records 5.9 Crore Peak Viewership on Disney+Hotstar

The India-Australia cricket World Cup final match on Sunday created a record peak viewership crossing 5.9 crore mark despite the host nation ending on the losing side, according to Disney+Hotstar. The peak concurrency, which is the highest number of viewers during a live stream, for the final match on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar was nearly 5.9 crore. With this, it has surpassed the peak concurrency of 5.2 crore viewership recorded in the India - New Zealand semifinal match. The India versus Pakistan league match of the tournament last month had recorded peak currency of 3.5 crore.

OTT Viewership Breaks Records

Disney+ Hotstar India Head Sajith Sivanandan said, "With a staggering 5.9 crore concurrent viewers tuning in on Disney+Hotstar for the final ... higher than any peak concurrency record set before the tournament—the unwavering support of Indian cricket fans has consistently propelled us to new heights in live sports streaming." Disney Star has exclusive broadcast and media rights for both linear and digital platforms.

Big Screen Experience

The India-Australia final match was also screened by leading multiplex operator PVR INOX at 150 cinemas in over 60 cities comprising major metros, Tier-1, 2 and 3 cities with over 70,000 cricket fans watching the match when it started translating to over 70 per cent occupancy, PVR INOX Ltd Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said.

The India-Australia cricket World Cup final match was a thrilling encounter that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Despite the loss, the Indian team put up a valiant effort and made the nation proud. The record-breaking viewership numbers are a testament to the popularity of cricket in India and the passion of Indian fans.