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In this IPL season Mumbai Indians was defeated by Chennai Super Kings.But still Mukesh Ambani and his company broke many records this time. His company Reliance Jio’s streaming platform Jio Hotstar gained record-breaking viewership this season. The CSK vs. MI match recorded 311 million views on Jio Hotstar which was one of the most-watched matches of the season. The final between RCB and Punjab Kings gained 578 million views. Jio Hotstar had set a target of Rs 4500 crore in ad revenue this season as they were supported by 32 major sponsorship deals and 100 million paid streaming customers. This joint venture of Reliance and Disney became a game-changer in digital streaming as compared with last season. In the first over of the final 92 million people streamed the match. This season also gave huge profits to the BCCI as top franchises reached a valuation of $2 billion. Mumbai Indians one of the most successful teams in IPL history lost to Chennai Super Kings. They chose to bat first and scored 155 runs but lost 9 wickets. CSK chased down the target easily and scored 158 runs with 5 balls in spare. MI has won the IPL title five times before but this time they couldn’t make it. Personally for Mukesh Ambani despite his team’s defeat this season was profitable. Mumbai Indians’ valuation also gained to $2 billion shows Reliances strategy. Jio Hotstar’s Record-Breaking Revenue The 311 million views for the CSK vs. The MI match and the 578 million views for the final shows the power of digital streaming. Mukesh Ambani’s strategy worked as Jio Hotstar achieved its Rs 4500 crore ad revenue target according to media reports. The 32 major sponsorship deals and 100 million paid streaming customers played a major role in this profit.