With an astounding 20.6 crore TV viewers, the telecast of the India vs. Pakistan match in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 surpassed several viewership records and became the second most watched cricket match in BARC history (apart from World Cup matches).
During the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 on February 23, the most recent iteration of the well-known rivalry took place, surpassing even the 50-over India vs. Pakistan match from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023.
The 2023 ODI World Cup match in Ahmedabad had TVR ratings that were about 11% lower than the Dubai match. In addition to making Virat Kohli the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs, the match had an incredible 2609 crore minutes of TV viewing time.
A JioStar-Sports representative remarked on this accomplishment, saying, “JioStar is reaching new heights in terms of India’s experience with major athletic events. Star Sports has sparked interest in this long-standing competition by combining the power of intense consumer attention, immersive storytelling, universalised access, and smart marketing. We are still dedicated to helping fans, expanding fandom, and enlisting new members.
When former captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood sensation Sunny Deol were spotted together during the high-stress match, fans and watchers were in for a surprise treat. The moment captivated the nation’s attention and became immediately viral, even reaching others who weren’t watching.
In keeping with its reputation for providing highly captivating programming, Star Sports assembled a schedule that featured special shows like “Thank You Pakistan…Jeetega Hindustan,” which featured legends from both nations like Navjot Singh Sidhu, Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, and Inzamam-Ul-Haq, and “Follow the Blues,” which focused on the Indian team’s pre-D-day preparations.
On the day of the event, Star Sports’ live coverage began at 8:00 AM with “Dil Se India,” which highlighted the build-up to the summit battle. In addition to the viewers who watched the live match, 2.2 crore people saw Oaksmith Cricket Live, which is Star Sports’ live pre-, mid-, and post-match programming.
when the 2025 Champions Trophy draws to a close, Indian fans’ enthusiasm will not let up when the undefeated Men in Blue play New Zealand in the summit match on March 9. After the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Team India may have another moment of glory and win the title once more. The JioStar network will begin airing coverage of the India vs. New Zealand ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Final at 8:00 AM on March 9.
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