Record tv watch time for India-Pak cricket match

The India, Pakistan match during Champions Trophy clocked a staggering 2,609 crore minutes of TV watch-time

HYDERABAD: The latest edition of the greatest rivalry, played on February 23 during ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, clocked a staggering 2,609 crore minutes of TV watch-time.

“JioStar is scaling new heights as far as India’s experience of marquee sporting events is concerned. Combining the power of deep consumer focus, immersive storytelling, universalised access and incisive marketing, Star Sports has galvanised the interest in this age-old rivalry,” a JioStar sports spokesperson commented, “We remain committed to serving fans, deepening fandom and recruiting new cohorts,” he said.

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Fans and viewers were in for a surprising delight during the high-voltage match when former captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood star Sunny Deol were captured together watching the match live. The moment captured the imagination of the country and became an instantly shareable moment, even reaching non-viewers.

There is no stopping Indian fans’ excitement as the 2025 edition of Champions Trophy comes to its business end with the unbeaten Men In Blue taking on New Zealand in the summit clash on March 9th. This could be yet another moment of glory for Team India and see them being crowned champions again after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The coverage for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Final between India and New Zealand will tip off at 8:00 AM on March 9th across the JioStar network.