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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Sets Record with 368 Billion Viewing Minutes

India's victory over New Zealand in the final drives unprecedented global engagement, with innovative broadcasts expanding cricket's reach.

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ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025

Overview

  • The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 amassed 368 billion global viewing minutes, a 19% increase from the 2017 edition.
  • The final match between India and New Zealand logged 65.3 billion live viewing minutes, becoming the third most-watched ICC match in history.
  • India was the largest viewership market, with JioStar Network broadcasting in nine languages across 29 channels and offering inclusive features like Indian Sign Language commentary.
  • The tournament achieved the highest digital viewership share for any ICC event in India, reflecting the growing popularity of cricket on digital platforms.
  • Emerging markets like Australia and the United States saw significant viewership growth, highlighting cricket’s expanding global footprint.