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Women’s World Cup 2025: IND-PAK Match Hits Historic 28.4M Viewers, Shatters All Records

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 1 hour ago | Oct 16, 2025 08:10 pm IST
Women's World Cup 2025: IND-PAK Match Hits Historic 28.4M Viewers, Shatters All Records

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 isn’t just happening; it’s exploding. The tournament, which kicked off on September 30, has completely redefined what’s possible for women’s sports viewership, and the India vs. Pakistan match on October 5 just blew the roof off everything we thought we knew.

Key Takeaways

  • The India vs. Pakistan match on October 5 became the most-watched women’s cricket match ever, with a stunning 28.4 million digital viewers.
  • The first 13 matches of the tournament have seen a five-fold increase in viewership compared to the 2022 edition, attracting over 60 million viewers.
  • Total watch-time has skyrocketed to 7 billion minutes, a twelve-fold increase from the last tournament.
  • The India vs. Australia match set another record with 4.8 million peak concurrent viewers on JioHotstar.

So, What’s Behind This Massive Surge?

Look, numbers like these don’t just happen by accident. We’re talking about a monumental shift. The first 13 matches of this World Cup have already pulled in over 60 million viewers. That’s a five-fold jump from the 2022 tournament. It’s insane.

And it gets better. The total watch-time? A jaw-dropping 7 billion minutes. That’s a twelve-fold increase. This growth is the result of a powerful team-up between the ICC, JioStar, and the BCCI. They’ve been pushing killer marketing campaigns like ‘Will to Win’ and ‘Jersey Wahi Toh Jazbaa Wahi’, and clearly, it’s working.

The Matches That Broke the Internet

Let’s talk about the big one. The India vs. Pakistan clash in Colombo on October 5 wasn’t just a match; it was a global event. India secured a comfortable 88-run victory, but the real story was the viewership. A record 28.4 million people watched it online, consuming 1.87 billion minutes of action. This is now, officially, the most-watched women’s international cricket match of all time.

But the records didn’t stop there. Just a week later, on October 12, the India vs. Australia game in Visakhapatnam hit 4.8 million peak concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. It set an all-time high for women’s cricket on the platform. It’s clear that fans are showing up in huge numbers for every single game.

Cricket for Everyone. Literally.

Here’s something else that’s making a huge difference. Accessibility. For this World Cup, live coverage of India’s matches is being broadcast in five different languages. You can watch it how you want to watch it.

And for the first time ever, there’s also an Indian Sign Language feed available. This is a massive step forward for inclusivity, ensuring every single fan can be part of the excitement. It shows a real commitment to growing the game for all communities.

This tournament feels different, doesn’t it? It’s not just about the cricket on the field; it’s about a movement that’s capturing the attention of millions. What do you think this means for the future of women’s sports? The game has truly changed.