Reliance Jio Cinema Surpasses Viewership Records in Live Streaming Apps in IPL 2023

Reliance Jio Cinema broke all the viewership records in the last match of IPL 2023, in which Chennai Super Kings beat the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets and clinched the trophy for the 5 times.

With the end of the 16th season of the IPL, Jio Cinema breaks the global record for most concurrent views on a live stream. In the last over of the IPL final – 2023, which was played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujrat titans (CSK vs GT), the platform recorded a viewership of a whooping 33 million (i.e., 3.3 crores), which is an all-time high.

With the free streaming of IPL matches, the total video views on the platform have already crossed over 1300 crore video views.

List of Highest Viewership Matches in IPL 2023 on Jio Cinema

• Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans (CSK vs GT) – 3.3 crores – Final – Match – 74
• Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) – 2.5 crore – Qualifier – 2 – Match – 73
• Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings (GT vs CSK) ~ 2.5 crore – Qualifier – 1- Match – 71
• Royal Challenger Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings (RCB vs CSK) – 2.4 crore – Match – 24
• Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (CSK vs RR) – 2.2 crore – Match – 17

Result of IPL 2023: Mahendra Singh Dhoni led the Chennai Super Kings, beating the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to clinch the 5th title.

Source: IPL Twitter

Technologies Used in Live Streaming Apps

The most common technologies used in live-streaming apps include:

• Streaming protocols: Streaming protocols are used to transmit video and audio data over the internet. The most common streaming protocols for live streaming are RTMP and HLS. RTMP is a real-time protocol well-suited for high-quality video streaming, while HLS is a more efficient protocol better suited for low-bandwidth connections.
• Codecs: Codecs compress video and audio data to be transmitted over the internet. The most common codecs for live streaming are H.264 and AAC. H.264 is a video codec that provides good-quality video at a relatively low bit rate. At the same time, AAC is an audio codec that provides good quality audio at a relatively low bit rate.
• Video players: Video players display video streams on computers, smartphones, and tablets. The most popular video players for live streaming include VLC, Flash Player, and HTML5 video players.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs): CDNs are used to deliver video streams to viewers worldwide. CDNs have servers located in different parts of the world, which helps to reduce latency and improve the quality of the video stream for viewers.

In addition to these technologies, live streaming apps may also use other technologies such as:

• Chat: Live streaming apps often include a chat feature that allows viewers to interact with the streamer. This can create a more engaging and interactive experience for viewers.
• Advertising: Live streaming apps can also be used to deliver advertising. This can be a valuable source of revenue for live-streaming platforms.
• Analytics: Live streaming apps can collect data about viewer behavior, such as how long they watch a stream, what devices they use, and where they are located. This data can be used to improve the live streaming experience for viewers and to target advertising more effectively.