

How Disney+ Hotstar used OptaAI Studio to power more insightful cricket storytelling 243i4u
Disney+ Hotstar, a leading digital streaming platform in India, sought to elevate its online cricket coverage for the 2024 T20 World Cup. The platform aimed to create a unique viewing experience that would deepen the entertainment and understanding of the World Cup with cricket fans and unlock new sponsorship opportunities. To achieve this, Disney+ Hotstar knew that the more their viewers understood what was happening during the games, the more they would enjoy the content. In this case study, we examine how their partnership with Stats Perform’s Opta Data Insights team and integration of the recently launched OptaAI Studio helped find magic in the detail for its show, “Caught & Bold.”
Delivering in-depth cricket analysis and commentary requires a deep understanding of player performance, team dynamics, and historical trends. Disney+ Hotstar needed a data partner with the depth of statistics and the ability to turn them into interesting stories at the right time. They knew that providing contextual, insightful data would enhance the show’s storytelling and deepen viewer connection to the games, making it the destination of choice for the year’s biggest cricket tournament in the world’s biggest cricket nation.
The Opta Data Insights team used OptaAI Studio’s cutting-edge data analytics platform Opta Live to provide Disney+ Hotstar’s talent and producers with a wealth of information to enrich the “Caught & Bold” studio show.
The data was integrated into the show’s format across three segments: hour-long pre-shows, five-minute mid-shows, and 30-minute post-shows.
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By leveraging OptaAI’s information, the Opta Data Insights team helped “Caught & Bold” become a standout cricket show, delivering:
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