The much-awaited India-Pakistan match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has created a new digital viewership record. JioHotstar, the official streaming partner, clocked a whopping 602 million cumulative views during the live streaming, breaking all earlier streaming records.

Unprecedented Digital Engagement :

JioHotstar, the combined streaming service of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, announced that the India-Pakistan encounter drew a record-breaking 602 million total views. This figure reflects the number of times the live stream was viewed during the match, demonstrating the event's extensive reach and increasing popularity of digital viewing among cricket fans

Shattering Previous Records :

This record-breaking feat beat a number of earlier viewership records in cricket :

India vs Pakistan – 2023 ICC World Cup : This intense World Cup game drew 225 million online viewers on Disney+ Hotstar.

India vs Pakistan – 2019 ICC World Cup : This match is still the most viewed TV cricket match, with around 1 billion TV viewers worldwide.

India vs Pakistan – 2011 ICC World Cup Semi-Final : This nail-biting game was viewed by 495 million on TV, breaking records then.

Having reached 602 million online views, the 2025 Champions Trophy encounter has raised the bar for live sports streaming, indicating a move away from conventional television and towards online platforms.

Major Factors Behind the Record Viewership:

There were a number of factors that led to the record digital involvement experienced during the India-Pakistan confrontation:

1. The Fierce Rivalry :

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is not only a sporting rivalry—it is a national pride issue for both countries. With a history of decades of cricketing, each match between the two teams attracts intensified emotions and involvement from supporters.

2. Notable Players and Standout Performances :
 Superstars of cricket, such as Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, were present, which increased the excitement.  Throughout the match, viewers were captivated by Pakistan's explosive pace attack and Kohli's game-winning knock.

 3. Social Media Hype and Promotions :

Social networks such as Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube were full of chatter, live streams, and game analysis before and during the match. The hype  and conversation surrounding the match before and after the match boosted the overall interaction.

India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match in 2025 has officially broken digital viewing records affirming the unprecedented popularity of cricket and the rise in online streaming. With JioHotstar garnering 602 million views, this match is a reflection of the strength of digital sports broadcasting.