ICC World Cup 2023: Disney+ Hotstar introduces MaxView feature to stream matches in vertical mode - Details

ICC World Cup 2023: Ahead of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Disney+ Hotstar has introduced several upgrades for to boost the cricketainment experience for its mobile users. The platform, in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), has also added MaxView which will allow cricket fans to watch the game in vertical mode (9X14 portrait view). 

Key features available for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023:

MaxView: For the very first time in the history of streaming Cricket worldwide, Disney+ Hotstar in collaboration with the ICC, is giving an option to stream matches on the go in vertical mode. This feature facilitates a one-handed viewing experience, aligning with the way most users consume content. Other surrounding features, such as the Live feed tab, and Scorecard tab will also be made available in vertical mode, along with vertical ad formats.

Data Saving: Disney+ Hotstar has optimized its video delivery to ensure high-quality streaming with minimal data usage. This improvement ensures that all users can enjoy the excitement of live cricket without worrying about excessive data charges.

AI-Based video clarity enhancements: The OTT platform is also focused on providing an uninterrupted and smooth cricket-watching experience to enhance user experience. Being introduced especially for the World Cup, the platform will have a new filter at the backend that will improve the viewing experience for our users on their mobile devices in the event that there are hazy weather conditions on the ground.

Always-On Cricket Scorecard Pill: This feature allows users to keep track of live cricketing action while enjoying other content on the platform and to be kept up-to-date when an important event happens in the game. 
 
Live feed tab: A unique cricket commentator experience by enhancing viewers' understanding and enjoyment of the game. Integrated with contextual information such as player stats and match updates, this feature provides an in-depth view of the action unfolding on the field.

Seamless Content Discovery: As part of its continuous commitment to innovation, Disney+ Hotstar is introducing a new content discovery feature called the Coming Soon tray. This feature allows users to set reminders for upcoming content. Furthermore, the platform will segregate free and paid content in separate trays by providing Free Callouts on the homepage trays, making content discovery easier for free users.

During the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, the platform will also introduce “free badges” which will help the non-subscribed customers easily discover and enjoy tons of content available to them for free along with some newer tray formats.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, played in India, will have 10 teams battle it out for the coveted trophy and global supremacy, starting on 5th October. Viewers can catch all the action from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup LIVE and free on Mobile on Disney+ Hotstar.  

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Schedule: Full match fixture, date, and venue

Ahmedabad
5 October – England vs New Zealand
15 October – India vs Pakistan
4 November – England vs Australia
10 November – South Africa vs Afghanistan

Hyderabad
6 October – Pakistan vs Qualifier 1
9 October – New Zealand vs Qualifier 1
12 October – Pakistan vs Qualifier 2

Dharamsala
7 October – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Day Game)
10 October – England vs Bangladesh
16 October – South Africa vs Qualifier 1
22 October – India vs New Zealand
29 October – Australia vs New Zealand (Day Game)

Delhi
7 October – South Africa vs Qualifier 2
11 October – India vs Afghanistan
15 October – England vs Afghanistan
25 October – Australia vs Qualifier 1
6 November – Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2

Chennai
8 October – India vs Australia
14 October – New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Day Game)
18 October – New Zealand vs Afghanistan
23 October – Pakistan vs Afghanistan
27 October – Pakistan vs South Africa

Lucknow
13 October – Australia vs South Africa
17 October – Australia vs Qualifier 2
21 October – Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 (Day Game)
29 October – India vs England
3 November – Qualifier 1 vs Afghanistan

Pune
19 October – India vs Bangladesh
30 October – Afghanistan vs Qualifier 2
1 November – New Zealand vs South Africa
8 November – England vs Qualifier 1
12 November – Australia vs Bangladesh (Day Game)

Bengaluru
20 October – Australia vs Pakistan
26 October – England vs Qualifier 2
4 November – New Zealand vs Pakistan (Day Game)
9 November – New Zealand vs Qualifier 2
11 November – India vs Qualifier 1

Mumbai
21 October – England vs South Africa
24 October – South Africa vs Bangladesh
2 November – India vs Qualifier 2
7 November – Australia vs Afghanistan

Kolkata
28 October – Qualifier 1 vs Bangladesh
31 October – Pakistan vs Bangladesh
5 November – India vs South Africa
12 November – England vs Pakistan

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Schedule: Knockouts

1st Semi Final – November 15, Mumbai
2nd Semi Final – November 16, Kolkata
Final – November 19, Ahmedabad