Virat Kohli's Century Achieves 4.4 Million Concurrent Viewers on Disney+ Hotstar

In a remarkable feat, Disney+ Hotstar notched another milestone with a staggering 4.4 crores concurrent viewers during India's ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday. The highlight of the match was Virat Kohli's 49th one-day century, a momentous achievement that saw him join the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the centurion club.

This exceptional viewership record established during the India vs. South Africa encounter is now touted as the highest peak concurrency ever recorded across all cricket formats, surpassing Disney+ Hotstar's own recent record of 4.3 crores viewers achieved during the India vs. New Zealand match earlier in the tournament. Notably, Disney+ Hotstar had previously set a global streaming record for cricket with 3.5 crores concurrent viewers during the India vs. Pakistan match on October 14, 2023. This latest achievement marks the second time that Disney+ Hotstar has outperformed its own streaming standards during the ongoing tournament.

Commenting on this milestone, Sajith Sivanandan, Head of Disney+ Hotstar India, expressed gratitude to the platform's dedicated users for their unwavering support. He acknowledged that their commitment and passion have consistently pushed the boundaries of live streaming in cricket. With the record-breaking 4.4 crore concurrent viewers tuning in for the India vs. South Africa match, Disney+ Hotstar looks forward to continuing the journey towards the tournament's finale, driven by the enthusiastic support and fandom of its viewers.