Some rivalries never lose their magic. India vs Pakistan is one of them. And this time, it wasn’t just about cricket. The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 didn’t just live up to the hype; it shattered every digital-viewing record in the book.
A Match Watched by Millions
According to the ICC, the India-Pakistan encounter, played on October 5, reached an incredible 28.4 million people and racked up 1.87 billion minutes watched. That’s not just impressive, it’s the most-watched women’s international cricket match of all time.
Think about that for a moment. Billions of minutes are spent by fans around the world glued to their screens, all to witness one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries unfold once again.
Record-Breaking Numbers All Around
While the India-Pakistan game stole the show, it wasn’t the only one making waves. The first half of the World Cup’s league stage has already delivered record-breaking numbers across both digital and television platforms.
The ICC revealed that the first 11 matches, including India’s fixtures against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and South Africa, reached 72 million viewers. That’s a staggering 166% jump from the previous edition.
Even more impressive? The total viewing minutes surged by 327%, clocking in at a whopping 6.3 billion minutes.
The Stadium Story: Passion Meets Reality
Crowds have been just as enthusiastic on the ground, especially for matches involving India and Sri Lanka. Home support has been loud, colorful and passionate.
However, not every fixture has seen the same buzz. In Colombo, for example, matches without a “home” team sometimes drew smaller crowds, with a few even dipping into four-figure attendance. Add unpredictable weather into the mix, and it’s clear why turnout varied.
Still, when it comes to the games that matter most – especially those with India or Pakistan involved, the atmosphere has been electric.
Women’s Cricket on the Rise
The ICC’s data tells a story far bigger than just one match. The first 13 games of this World Cup have reached over 60 million viewers, a fivefold increase compared to 2022.
And the total watch-time has soared to 7 billion minutes, marking a 12-fold jump from the last edition.
To top it all off, the India vs Australia clash on October 12 broke yet another record, with 4.8 million peak concurrent viewers, setting a new all-time high for women’s cricket.
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