India-New Zealand Clash: Disney+ Hotstar Sees Big Fortune!

The ongoing World Cup hosted by India offered another nail-biting match. The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai became the venue for the intense knockout between India and New Zealand. The stadium saw full attendance to witness the action live as two strong teams locked horns with each other.

The knockout match was nothing short of any thriller. Opting to bat first India scored a massive score. Two players reached the three-figure score and one player went close to the century. In response, New Zealand gave a tough fight. But luck shined in favour of India and Men In Blue won the semis and fixed a spot in the finals.

It was a big day for Indian players as Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer broke a few records. These records are special for the players as they came during the crucial knockout match.

Well, records are not restricted for the players. Disney Plus Hotstar which is streaming the World Cup matches also made a record. With every passing match, the platform is witnessing record views.

When South Africa and India locked horns 4.4 Cr concurrent viewers were recorded. During yesterday's match, 5.3 Cr concurrent viewers were recorded which is a record so far. When the match ended 5.2 Cr concurrent viewership was recorded.

It is said that Disney+ Hotstar struck gold with the ongoing World Cup. The company's share increased and reached 93.93 dollars. The company's shares have been increasing since the much-awaited tournament started. The increase in the share also increased the company's market cap.

As per the media reports, Disney+ Hotstar's market cap value is around 167.289 billion dollars which translates to Rs 41,000 crores in Indian currency.

These numbers speak volumes about the fortune made by the platform with the ongoing World Cup. Streaming the world cups for free is a game changer with crores of fans using mobile versions to see the action live. This helped the platform.