The final day of the England vs India Test series drew a peak viewership of 13 million on JioHotstar. The recently concluded Test series between England and India was one of the most thrilling contests in recent memory. Ending in a 2-2 draw, the tightly fought five-match battle showcased the incredible impact both teams had throughout.
The series was packed with high-scoring innings as batsmen from both sides delivered exceptional performances. England vs India However, the bowlers also found their moments, with frontline pacers consistently challenging the batters, keeping the contest between bat and ball intense.
England vs India: The series kicked off in Leeds, where England chased down a daunting target of over 370 runs to win by five wickets. India responded strongly in the second Test at Edgbaston, securing a dominant 336-run victory. The third Test at Lord’s turned into a nail-biter, with Ben Stokes’ England side edging out India by 22 runs.
In the fourth Test at Old Trafford, England vs India, England seemed to have the upper hand for much of the match, but a resilient effort led by Shubman Gill helped India salvage a draw.
The final match at The Oval proved to be the series highlight, with India clinching a narrow six-run win. Defending a small target of just 35 runs on the last day, India held firm to level the series at 2-2.
More than 170 million fans tuned in on JioHotstar to watch the England vs India series.
Beyond the intense battle between bat and ball, the ENG vs IND series also shattered numerous digital viewership records. With over 170 million viewers streaming on JioHotstar, it became the most-watched Test series ever on digital platforms.
England vs India: The final match’s last day saw a peak concurrency of 13 million viewers on JioHotstar — setting a brand-new record for the highest number of live digital viewers during a Test match. Over the course of all five games, fans clocked an astounding 65 billion minutes of watch time.
Commenting on this milestone, Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content – Sports at JioStar, said:
“The phenomenal response to India’s tour of England highlights Test cricket’s power to create gripping stories in nearly every session. Surpassing 170 million viewers and achieving record concurrency is a tribute both to the exciting cricket on display and our immersive storytelling approach.”