India Vs Pakistan: 20.6 crore viewers! JioStar breaks TV viewership data with India vs Pakistan conflict in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket Information
JioStar has achieved new milestones in broadcasting stay sporting occasions throughout TV and digital platforms, breaking TV data with the India vs Pakistan match within the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match, which Star Sports activities has branded because the ‘Best Rivalry’ since 2021, attracted 20.6 crore TV viewers, establishing it because the second most-watched cricket match in BARC historical past, excluding World Cup matches.
The current ‘Best Rivalry’ match on February 23 throughout Champions Trophy exceeded viewership of the earlier India-Pakistan 50-over match from ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in India. The Dubai match rankings had been roughly 11% greater than the Ahmedabad ODI World Cup match in 2023. The competition, which noticed Virat Kohli turn into the quickest to achieve 14,000 ODI runs, accrued 2609 crore minutes of TV viewing time.
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A JioStar – Sports activities spokesperson, in a media launch, said, “JioStar is scaling new heights so far as India’s expertise of marquee sporting occasions is worried. Combining the ability of deep shopper focus, immersive storytelling, universalised entry and incisive advertising and marketing, Star Sports activities has galvanised the curiosity on this age-old rivalry. We stay dedicated to serving followers, deepening fandom and recruiting new cohorts.”
The high-stakes match featured an sudden spotlight when cameras captured former captain MS Dhoni and actor Sunny Deol watching collectively. This second resonated throughout the nation, turning into extensively shared even amongst non-viewers.
Star Sports activities delivered partaking pre-match content material, together with particular programmes like “Thank You Pakistan…Jeetega Hindustan” that includes cricket legends Navjot Singh Sidhu, Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi and Inzamam-Ul-Haq, alongside “Observe the Blues” exhibiting Indian workforce preparations. Match day protection started at 8:00 AM with “Dil Se India”. Oaksmith Cricket Reside attracted 2.2 crore further viewers moreover the principle match viewers.
The 2025 Champions Trophy approaches its conclusion with undefeated India dealing with New Zealand within the closing on March 9, Sunday. This presents one other alternative for Workforce India to safe victory following their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. The ultimate’s protection will begin at 8:00 AM throughout the JioStar community.
