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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
ICC Champions Trophy breaks viewership records: 368 billion viewing minutes; India vs New Zealand most-watched match in tournament history
Team India celebrates with the trophy after beating New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final. (PTI Photo) The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 , hosted in Pakistan and UAE, has achieved unprecedented viewership with 368 billion global viewing minutes, marking a 19% increase from the 2017 tournament. The event, which saw India defeat New Zealand in the final in Dubai, became the most-watched Champions Trophy match in history, with the final drawing 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally. The tournament set a new record with 308 million global viewing minutes per over, the highest for any ICC event. The final match viewership surpassed the 2017 final by 52.1% and became the third most-watched ICC match of all time globally. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In India, the final ranked as the third most-watched ICC match ever, following only the India vs New Zealand semi-final and India vs Australia final from the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The coverage in India through the JioStar network spanned 29 channels and nine languages, featuring Indian Sign Language feed and Audio Descriptive Commentary. The tournament achieved the highest proportion of digital viewership for any ICC tournament in India, with the vertical MaxView feed enhancing mobile viewing experience. Australia witnessed its highest Champions Trophy viewership, with overall viewing hours increasing by 65% compared to 2017. Amazon Prime Video , which introduced Hindi language coverage, recorded its highest viewership for any ICC event on the platform. The United States market showed significant growth with a 38% increase in watch time despite unfavourable match timings. Pakistan, despite not retaining their title, saw viewing hours rise by 24% compared to their victorious 2017 campaign. Champions Trophy: 'Any victory against Pakistan is sweet,' says Shreyas Iyer "We are delighted to share that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has achieved record-breaking global viewership, making it the most-watched edition of the tournament to date. These remarkable numbers reflect the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of our partnerships," said ICC Chairman Jay Shah in a media release. "We are especially grateful for the continued innovation and investment by the JioStar network in India, which delivered live coverage across 29 unique broadcast feeds in nine languages, an effort that played a significant role in reaching new audiences and deepening fan engagement." Champions Return: Rohit, Hardik, Shreyas, Gambhir return after India's title triumph "It's also heartening to witness exceptional growth in markets such as Australia, where Amazon Prime Video recorded a 65% increase in viewership compared to the 2017 edition, and in the United States, where Willow TV saw a notable rise in audience figures despite challenging start times." "These milestones are a testament to the game's expanding footprint and the passion of cricket fans worldwide." Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Express Tribune
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Imam-ul-Haq's arrival: When will he reach Dubai for Pakistan vs India clash?
Pakistani cricketer Imam-ul-Haq has received his Dubai visa and is set to travel today to join Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, sources confirmed. According to reports, Imam will depart for Dubai on AirBlue flight PA410 at 1 PM. PCB confirmed that the squad had traveled to Dubai on Thursday. The left-handed batsman arrived in Lahore from Karachi last night and will now link up with the team ahead of their crucial clash against India. Imam was included in the squad as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman. The 28-year-old last played an ODI for Pakistan against South Africa during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. In 72 ODIs, he has accumulated 3,138 runs at an average of 48.27, with nine centuries and 20 half-centuries. His last international appearance came in the Boxing Day Test against Australia in December 2023 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Meanwhile, the Pakistan squad will hold a training session in Dubai today in preparation for their second match of the tournament against India on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan, the defending champions and hosts, began their campaign with a 60-run defeat against New Zealand. After facing India, they will return home to play Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on February 27. Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
