IND vs NZ World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Breaks Disney+ Hotstar Viewership Record With 5.3 Crore Peak Concurrent Viewers

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Disney+ Hotstar created history yet again on Wednesday (November 15) with a record-breaking peak concurrency of 5.3 crore viewers during the India vs New Zealand ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Virat Kohli registered his 50th ODI century in the semi-final match surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries in ODI format. Later, Mohammed Shami registered the best bowling figures by an Indian to seal a 70-run win.

With that result, the outstanding Indian team remained undefeated in the tournament and is now only a match away from the coveted trophy. India will next face either South Africa or Australia in the final on Sunday (November 19).

Rohit Sharma's side are on a 10-match winnings run and can equal Australia's record for most wins in a single World Cup and also win the title undefeated if they cross the final hurdle.

During this winning streak, Team India and their players have achieved several records. Let's take a look at Team India's performance in the ICC Cricket Men's World Cup 2023 so far:

• Team India defeated Sri Lanka and South Africa by bowling them out with a double-digit score
• Rohit Sharma 'The Hitman' becomes the top player with 51 sixes in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup after Chris Gayle
• Virat Kohli 'King Kohli' is the top scorer with 711 runs in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 673 runs
• Mohammad Shami becomes the first Indian bowler to take 7 wickets in one match in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023

While the team and players are setting records on the field, the passionate fans from across the country are setting record every match with their viewership on Disney plus Hotstar app.

Commenting on this after IND vs NZ match, Sajith Sivanandan - Head, Disney+ Hotstar India said, "It's not just Team India breaking records with their 10th straight win at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

"Indian fans are also tuning into Disney+ Hotstar in unprecedented numbers. Their incredible passion has led us to shatter the peak concurrency record four times during this tournament, setting new benchmarks in live sports streaming.

"The 5.3 cr concurrent viewers for India's semifinal against New Zealand exceeds the combined population of Australia and New Zealand by more than 1.5 times!

"This milestone is not just a triumph of technology but a testament to our viewers' unwavering support. With the final just around the corner, we look forward to bringing the nation together to witness the making of sporting history."

Disney+ Hotstar, in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), recently added MaxView – a technological innovation that allows cricket fans to watch the game in vertical
mode (9X14 portrait view) for the very first time in the history of streaming cricket.

This feature facilitates a one-handed viewing experience, aligning with the way most users consume content. MaxView is a brand new, bespoke opt-in feature.

Other surrounding features, such as the Live feed tab, Scorecard tab, have also been made available in vertical mode, along with vertical ad formats.

Following the success of the Asia Cup 2023 and the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, Disney+ Hotstar recently announced that Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, will be made accessible to all mobile users without the need to subscribe.

Tune in to Disney+ Hotstar to watch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 LIVE and FREE on mobile. The tournament also broadcasts LIVE on Star Sports Network.

Source: Media Release