The India vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match on October 22 set a new viewership record, with 4.3 crore concurrent viewers watching the match on Disney+ Hotstar. This is the highest viewership ever recorded for a cricket match streamed online.
The match was a close one, with India winning by just 4 wickets. Virat Kohli played a match-winning innings of 95 runs, and his performance was one of the factors that contributed to the record viewership.
The match has also helped India to lead the cavalry. ICC tweeted today morning, “India’s cavalry leading the charge”.
The India vs New Zealand match was also the most-watched match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 so far. The tournament has been a huge success in terms of viewership, with Disney+ Hotstar reporting that over 100 crore viewers have watched the matches on the platform so far.
The record viewership for the India vs New Zealand match is a testament to the popularity of cricket in India. Cricket is the most popular sport in the country, and millions of Indians follow the game with passion. The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and the India vs New Zealand match was one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.
The record viewership for the India vs New Zealand match is also a good sign for the future of cricket. Cricket is already a very popular sport, and the record viewership shows that the sport is still growing in popularity. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been a huge success, and it is likely to inspire more people to take up the sport.