Cricket fans across the world witnessed history as Jiostar recorded an unprecedented viewership during the high-voltage India-Pakistan match in Dubai. The ICC Champions Trophy fixture on Sunday became the most-watched cricket event in digital streaming history, attracting a peak concurrency of 60.2 crore viewers on Jiostar, the newly formed streaming platform. The thrilling contest saw Virat Kohli hitting the winning runs, completing his 51st century in the process. This moment alone saw the viewership peak at 60.2 crore, setting a new benchmark in online sports streaming. Previously, the highest digital peak concurrency was 3.5 crore during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup on Disney+ Hotstar. The excitement began early, with 6.8 crore viewers tuning in by the end of the first over, bowled by Mohammed Shami. As Pakistan built their innings, numbers steadily grew, reaching 32.1 crore in the final over of their innings and slightly increasing to 32.2 crore during the innings break. India’s run chase saw an even sharper rise. When the first ball was bowled, the viewership jumped to 33.8 crore. It remained stable around 36.2 crore for most of the innings before skyrocketing as the game neared its dramatic finish. Read also: IND vs PAK Live: ICC CT 2025 Match 5 - Ball-by-Ball Commentary Jiostar Dominates Digital Streaming with Historic Numbers The India-Pakistan match was also broadcast on Jiostar’s terrestrial channels, though television viewership numbers are yet to be disclosed. The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) is expected to release official TV ratings next week. Jiostar, a merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, has revolutionized cricket streaming in India. Its ability to handle such massive traffic showcases its growing dominance in the digital sports entertainment sector. The staggering figures also highlight India’s unwavering passion for cricket, especially during marquee clashes against Pakistan. The Asia Cup match between these rivals in 2023 had a peak concurrency of only 2.8 crore, further emphasizing Sunday’s record-breaking milestone. With more high-profile matches lined up, Jiostar's viewership numbers could rise even further, reaffirming cricket’s status as the undisputed king of sports entertainment in India.