Team India’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 helped the International Cricket Council set new records in global viewership. Although the tournament was hosted by Pakistan, India played all of its matches in Dubai.

The Champions Trophy 2025 recorded the highest number of viewing minutes ever for an ICC Champions Trophy, reaching 308 million worldwide per over.

With 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, the India vs. New Zealand final surpassed the previous record—set during the 2017 final—by an astounding 52.1 percent, making it the most-watched Champions Trophy event in history.

In terms of live viewing time, it was the third-most watched game at any ICC event worldwide—behind only the 2023 Cricket World Cup semifinal and final, both of which also featured India. It was also the third-most viewed ICC match ever in India.

The event was broadcast on 29 channels in nine languages. With the return of the award-winning Indian Sign Language feed and Audio Descriptive Commentary, JioStar's coverage in India included several inclusive innovations to ensure all fans could enjoy the unparalleled drama of the Champions Trophy. As a result, it also became the most-watched Champions Trophy in Japan’s history.

“We are delighted to share that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has achieved record-breaking global viewership, making it the most-watched edition of the tournament to date. These remarkable numbers reflect the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of our partnerships,” said ICC Chairman Jay Shah.

While cricket fans in India are famously passionate, the Champions Trophy 2025 also set new benchmarks in Australia and the United States.

Despite less favorable match timings, fans in the USA tuned in in large numbers, resulting in a record 19 percent increase in live viewership compared to the 2017 event. With a 65 percent increase in total viewing hours over the previous edition, the 2025 tournament also became Australia’s most-watched Champions Trophy.

(With inputs from ANI)