{"id":480476,"date":"2025-05-24T07:34:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T02:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=480476"},"modified":"2025-05-24T07:34:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T02:34:05","slug":"icc-champions-trophy-2025-shatters-viewership-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/icc-champions-trophy-2025-shatters-viewership-records\/","title":{"rendered":"ICC Champions Trophy 2025 shatters viewership records"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Islamabad<br \/>\nThe International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, has etched its name in cricketing history, recording 368 billion global viewing minutes.<br \/>\nThe Pakistan Cricket Board, citing a recent ICC press release on Friday, announced that this staggering figure represents a substantial 19% increase from the previous edition held in England and Wales in 2017 in which Pakistan won the Champions Trophy by beating arch-rivals India by 180 runs in the final at The Oval.<br \/>\nThe 2025 tournament, which saw India and New Zealand battle it out in a thrilling final in the UAE, marked a triumphant return of an ICC event to Pakistani soil after a 29-year hiatus.<br \/>\nThe last time Pakistan hosted such a prestigious tournament was the 1996 Cricket World Cup.<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s commitment to hosting the event was evident in the extensive renovations and construction undertaken across its stadiums.<br \/>\nThe iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, notably revamped in record time, hosted four pivotal matches, including a semi-final. Karachi had the distinct honour of hosting the tournament opener, with Rawalpindi also playing a crucial role in the successful staging of the event.<br \/>\nThe grand finale held on March 9 in the UAE between cricketing giants India and New Zealand, became the most-watched Champions Trophy match in history.<br \/>\nIt generated an astounding 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, marking a phenomenal 52.1% increase over the 2017 final, according to the press release.<br \/>\nDespite the host nation, Pakistan, not performing up to the expectations of its passionate fanbase, viewing hours within the country still witnessed a remarkable 24% surge. This underscores the unwavering support and enthusiasm for cricket among Pakistani viewers.<br \/>\nThe global appeal of the tournament was further highlighted by its record-breaking performance in Australia, where viewing hours increased by an impressive 65% compared to the previous edition.<br \/>\nThis signals a growing international interest in the Champions Trophy format.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, has etched its name in cricketing history, recording 368 billion global viewing minutes. 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