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ZEE5 Global launches ‘Refer And Earn’ program
Mumbai: Get ready to elevate your entertainment game as streaming platform ZEE5 Global launches a unique ‘Refer and Earn’ program, an unmissable opportunity for consumers in India and the US.
All you have to do is refer your friends and family in the United States to sign up for ZEE5 Global. When they successfully subscribe to ZEE5 Global, both of you not only dive into an expansive library of premium content featuring unmissable blockbusters such as Sam Bahadur, Tejas, Ghoomer, Gadar 2, Koose Munisamy Veerappan and ZEE5 Originals like Kadak Singh, Mrs. Undercover, Duranga 2, Tarla, Abar Proloy, etc. but you also bag some amazing gifts!
While your friend in the US gets a 50 per cent discount on the monthly subscription fee, you get a gift voucher worth Rs 500! It’s a win-win situation where every referral unlocks a treasure trove of entertainment and rewards you generously.
ZEE5 Global chief business officer Archana Anand said, “The Refer and Earn program is more than a simple referral initiative; it represents a unique opportunity to explore, connect, and share the richness of South Asian entertainment through our unparalleled content library on ZEE5 Global. What sets this program apart is its dual benefit as both the referrer and the referral gain from joining. This unique initiative makes it even easier for subscribers across India to share their favourite content with their family and friends in the US and get rewarded for it. The participation we’re already seeing underscores the exceptional value of the program, and we’re looking forward to its enormous success.”
Participation is a breeze:
- Go to ZEE5.com/Referral or simply click on the dedicated ‘Refer and Earn’ tab on the ZEE5.com homepage.
- Generate a unique referral link to share with friends and family in the United States, inviting them to join the ZEE5 Global community.
- Sit back and wait for your free Rs. 500 voucher!
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T20 World Cup ’26: India–England semi-final sets global streaming record of 619 million views on JioHotstar
India–England semi-final records 65.2 million peak streams
MUMBAI: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set a new milestone in global sports streaming, as the India–England semi-final drew record digital audiences on JioHotstar.
The match on 5 March registered 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers, the highest ever recorded for a live event on any streaming platform worldwide. The semi-final also generated 619 million views, making it the most streamed T20 international match in history.
The landmark audience numbers were driven largely by viewers in India, setting a record achieved within a single market, rather than through aggregated viewership across multiple countries.
The high-scoring encounter between India national cricket team and England cricket team produced 499 runs across both innings, fuelling widespread fan engagement across platforms.
According to the International Cricket Council, the digital record surpassed the previous global benchmark of 65 million concurrent viewers, set in November 2024 by another international streaming platform.
Across television and digital platforms combined, the semi-final reached more than 320 million viewers, while total watch time exceeded 23 billion minutes, making it the most watched T20 international match ever.
“This World Cup demonstrates the immense passion of cricket fans and the progress made in bringing the game closer to audiences worldwide,” said ICC chairman Jay Shah.
“This moment reflects the scale of cricket fandom in India and the technological capability required to serve hundreds of millions of viewers simultaneously.”
JioStar vice-chairman Uday Shankar, said the audience surge underscored the future of large-scale digital entertainment.
“One in every three Indians tuned in to watch the second semi-final. Delivering such an experience at scale requires the very best of technology,” he said.
The 619 million views during the match also eclipsed the 533 million views recorded during the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
With the final yet to be played, the 2026 tournament has already set multiple benchmarks in audience reach and digital engagement.
India will face the New Zealand national cricket team in the final on 8 March at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.
