The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has become the most-watched edition of the T20 World Cup in India, surpassing 500 million viewers, according to International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah. Digital engagement was also unprecedented, with streaming platform JioHotstar recording a peak of 60.5 million concurrent viewers.

The milestone was celebrated as the tournament reached its knockout stage, featuring high-stakes semi-finals: India vs England on March 5 and South Africa vs New Zealand on March 4. The event has drawn immense fan engagement, with Indian star Sanju Samson playing a key role in India’s qualification with an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in the Super 8 stage.

The ICC expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response from fans, noting that the tournament’s design aimed to make it the most global and accessible cricket event in history. With the semi-finals approaching, the expectation is that viewership and fan engagement will continue to soar, further solidifying the 2026 edition as a landmark in T20 World Cup history.