The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry never fails to deliver high-intensity action and electrifying moments. Their recent showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was no exception, shattering digital viewership records and proving once again why this fixture is the biggest spectacle in world cricket.
A Historic Viewership Record
The much-anticipated match saw a jaw-dropping 60.2 crore (602 million) viewers tune in on JioHotstar, making it the most-watched live-streamed sporting event ever. The game, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, had fans glued to their screens from start to finish.
How the Viewership Numbers Skyrocketed
The match began with India opting to bowl first, and the excitement was visible from the very first over. When Mohammed Shami bowled the opening delivery, the viewership count had already surged to 6.8 crore (68 million). As Pakistan built their innings, more fans joined in, with numbers peaking at 32.1 crore (321 million) in the final over of their innings.
The Turning Point: Inning Break and Beyond
Even during the inning break, the digital audience remained engaged, with viewership reaching 32.2 crore (322 million). This brief pause allowed fans to catch their breath and analyze the first innings while eagerly waiting for India’s chase to begin.
As India started their run chase, viewership jumped to 33.8 crore (338 million) and remained steady at 36.2 crore (362 million) for most of the innings. However, the excitement reached its peak when Virat Kohli hit the winning runs, completing his 51st ODI century and securing India’s victory. This moment saw the highest peak concurrency of 60.2 crore (602 million) viewers, breaking all previous records.
Comparison With Previous Records
This record-breaking viewership far surpassed the previous high of 3.5 crore (35 million), set during the India vs Pakistan match in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. It also dwarfed the 2.8 crore (28 million) peak concurrency recorded during the 2023 Asia Cup.
Television Ratings Yet to Be Revealed
While the match was also broadcast on JioStar, the newly formed joint venture of Viacom18 and Star India, television ratings are yet to be released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC). Given the digital viewership numbers, expectations are high for equally impressive TV ratings.
Why India vs Pakistan Matches Are Special
Few sporting rivalries in the world command as much passion, intensity, and global attention as an India-Pakistan clash. The combination of cricketing legends, historical context, and high stakes makes every encounter between these two teams unmissable. Whether it's the thrill of a last-over finish or the drama of a record-breaking innings, fans across the globe eagerly wait for the next chapter in this legendary rivalry.
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 already delivering spectacular cricket, one thing is clear—India vs Pakistan remains the ultimate cricketing spectacle.
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