Historic Milestone in Digital Streaming
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has made history, registering a staggering 60.2 crore (602 million) concurrent viewers on JioHotstar, setting a new global record for live-streamed cricket matches. This unprecedented number surpasses all previous digital viewership benchmarks, highlighting the unmatched intensity of the India-Pakistan rivalry.
Virat Kohli’s Heroics Seal Victory for India
India chased down 241 runs, securing a thrilling win as Virat Kohli played the defining role, scoring the winning runs while also bringing up his 51st international century. His innings fueled massive viewership spikes, culminating in the record-breaking peak when he hit the final runs.
Viewership Growth Throughout the Match
The match witnessed a steady rise in digital engagement:
- 6.8 crore viewers tuned in for the opening over, bowled by Mohammed Shami.
- Pakistan’s innings saw a surge, peaking at 32.1 crore viewers by the final over.
- The innings break maintained interest with 32.2 crore viewers.
- India’s chase saw growing numbers, rising from 33.8 crore to 36.2 crore, before the climactic final moments sent it skyrocketing past 60.2 crore.
Breaking Previous Records
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan had set the prior record with 3.5 crore (35 million) peak concurrent viewers. The Asia Cup 2023 fixture between the arch-rivals had peaked at 2.8 crore (28 million). The latest numbers from the Champions Trophy 2025 have shattered all digital streaming records, reflecting the unparalleled global appeal of the fixture.
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JioHotstar’s Landmark Broadcast
- The match was streamed on JioHotstar, a platform formed after the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
- It was also broadcast on terrestrial channels under JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Star India.
- Official television viewership figures from BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) are expected to be released soon.
A Defining Moment for Cricket Broadcasting
This record-smashing digital engagement underscores the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, with streaming platforms reaching unprecedented global audiences. The India-Pakistan rivalry, once again, proved to be cricket’s biggest spectacle, setting new standards for viewership and fan engagement.
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