Virat Kohli Century Breaks IND vs PAK Viewership Record
The exciting India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 set new live-streaming records. It attracted a record 60.2 crore (602 million) viewers on JioHotstar. This huge milestone sets a new record for cricket viewership worldwide. It beats previous highs by a big margin.
The 2023 India-Pakistan match saw 17.3 crore TV viewers. It also gained 22.5 crore viewers on Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar). This shows a historic rise in digital engagement this year.
Virat Kohli Century Fuels Record-Breaking Viewership
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Virat Kohli’s amazing unbeaten century (100 runs) helped India win by six wickets. They chased down a target of 242 runs. The match saw viewership peaks at crucial moments:
- First Over: 6.8 crore viewers tuned in as the game began.
- Pakistan’s Final Over: Spiked to 32.1 crore viewers.
- India’s Chase Begins: Viewership jumped to 32.2 crore.
- India Nears Victory: Peaked at 36.2 crore viewers as Kohli sealed the win.
This broke the old concurrent viewership record of 3.5 crore from the ODI World Cup 2023. It also surpassed the 2.8 crore peak from the Asia Cup.
Kohli Heroics Lead India to a 6-Wicket Win
India won decisively, beating Pakistan by six wickets. Kohli led the chase, staying calm under pressure. His final boundary sealed the win. Fans celebrated wildly in the stadium and around the world.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is now a record-breaking event. It has become one of the most-watched sports events ever.