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JioHotstar shatters streaming records with ICC Champions Trophy 2025
MUMBAI: The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 tournament wasn’t just battle for the top honours—it was a digital juggernaut. With a staggering 540+ crore total views and a cumulative watch time nearing 11,000 crore minutes, JioHotstar cemented its status as India’s go-to streaming platform for high-octane sports action.
India’s historic victory over New Zealand in the final drove an eye-watering 124.2 crore views, while peak concurrency hit an all-time high of 6.12 crores. If digital cricket fever wasn’t real before, it certainly is now.
JioHotstar didn’t just stream a tournament—it revolutionised the viewing experience. For the first time, an ICC event was streamed live across 16 feeds in nine languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Innovations like four multi-cam feeds, an Indian sign language stream, audio descriptive commentary, and the intuitive Maxview vertical feed ensured accessibility like never before. Whether on a big screen or a mobile device, fans experienced cricket like never before—anytime, anywhere.
JioHotstar’s massive reach didn’t stop at just views. The India vs Australia match drove the platform’s highest-ever single-day new subscriptions, proving that more people than ever are ditching cable and going digital for their sports fix. With over 80 per cent penetration in wifi-enabled CTV households and Hindi-speaking regions leading the charge, JioHotstar’s influence is undeniable.
JioStar CEO – digital Kiran Mani highlighted this milestone, stating, “The overwhelming response to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 marks a leap toward the billion-screen opportunity, where seamless access and immersive engagement are now the expectation, not the exception. This moment is a testament to our commitment to making high-quality experiences accessible to all and transforming digital consumption in India.”
JioStar CEO – sports Sanjog Gupta echoed this sentiment, “The Indian team’s campaign in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 was more than just a victory—it was a demonstration of Cricket’s influence on the collective consciousness and culture of the country. With peak concurrency of 6.12 crores for the final, JioHotstar became the digital heartbeat of this celebration, amplifying the power of shared experiences.”
The sports streamer’s record-breaking tournament success was powered by a stellar lineup of sponsors, including Dream11, Pernod Ricard India, Beam Suntory, Kohler, Birla Opus, Vodafone Idea, ICICI Direct, LIC Housing Finance Limited, Eicher Motors, and Indira IVF. With brands eager to ride the digital sports wave, JioHotstar is proving to be an unmissable advertising platform.
JioHotstar’s record-smashing ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 viewership underscores its vision of unlocking Infinite Possibilities. From casual fans to die-hard cricket enthusiasts, the platform has united India through seamless, category-defining sports experiences on an unprecedented scale.
And if this is just the beginning, imagine what’s coming next.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
