Jio Hotstar recorded a massive surge in the number of views during the Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand. As India chased down 254 runs to secure the trophy, live streaming views on Jio Hotstar peaked at 90.1 crore, setting a new benchmark for live sports streaming in India.
The final, held on March 9 in Dubai, saw intense action as India overcame New Zealand in a tightly contested match. The numbr of views reflect the growing popularity of cricket and the increasing shift toward digital platforms for live sports consumption.
Earlier in the tournament, views had already been climbing steadily, especially during high-stakes matches like India vs Pakistan and the semi-final against Australia. However, the final match smashed all previous records, highlighting Jio Hotstar’s dominance in the live sports streaming market.
Jio Hotstar’s strategic focus on live sports streaming, coupled with India’s strong performance in the tournament, contributed to the unprecedented number of views.
Kohli entered the tournament facing criticism for his recent poor form. However, he silenced his critics with a stunning unbeaten century (100*) against Pakistan in India’s second match of the tournament. He followed it up with a solid 84-run knock in the semi-final against Australia, proving once again why he’s considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Kohli finished as the tournament’s fifth-highest run-scorer, amassing 218 runs at an average of 54.50 and a strike rate of 82.88. His consistent performances were crucial in India’s path to victory.
PT: In the earlier version of the news, it was incorrectly stated that viewership had increased. However, the correction is that the total number of views for the final match has increased. Jio Hotstar does not provide a clear definition of what “views” represent, but it is assumed that “views” do not correspond to concurrent viewership or unique viewers.