Bhubaneswar, March 6 -- The second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 between the India national cricket team and the England cricket team has created history by registering the highest-ever digital viewership for a live event globally. The thrilling clash, streamed on JioHotstar, recorded a peak concurrent viewership of 65.2 million, setting a new benchmark in the world of online sports broadcasting.

According to officials from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the record-breaking number highlights the immense popularity of cricket, particularly among Indian audiences, and demonstrates how major global tournaments continue to attract massive digital engagement. The semi-final match drew millions of viewers who tuned i...