Tag: India vs Pakistan match

  • Aaj Tak sets a new record with breaking news

    Aaj Tak sets a new record with breaking news

    Mumbai : According to a recent Barc report, Aaj Tak saw a significant increase in viewers during the recent major events in the month of October ’22, most notably the solar eclipse, the opening of the Mahakal Temple Corridor, and the India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup cricket match update.

    It has been conclusively proven that viewers have always preferred the networks’ in-depth reporting over that of other channels based on the enormous growth in viewership during any important newsworthy event.

    As seen on 25 October, right in the middle of the Diwali celebrations, the upward trend of soaring viewership and market share remained positive. Among other news channels, Aaj Tak held the highest market share of 19.5 per cent and received the most AMAs, topping No. 2 by a margin of 42 per cent. The audience once more relied solely on Aaj Tak to provide accurate information about the timings, effects, and spectacles of Suryagrahan.

    Notably 93 per cent of growth registered in India beating Pakistan celebration special. The news coverage of the thrilling match between India and Pakistan on 23 October once again reached 1000 AMA (000’s) in HSM, 15+.

  • Inox brings T20 Men’s World Cup 2022 in cinemas; inks deal with ICC

    Inox brings T20 Men’s World Cup 2022 in cinemas; inks deal with ICC

    Mumbai: Inox Leisure on Wednesday announced signing an agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for live screening of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 matches on the cinema screens at its multiplexes across the country.

    The eighth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup commences on 16 October, with the super 12 stage kicking off on 22 October, and the final scheduled for 13 November in Melbourne.

    Inox will showcase all group matches to be played by Team India, starting with their first match on 23 October against Pakistan, followed by the semi-finals and the final match. The live matches will be screened across Inox multiplexes in more than 25 cities. Inox’s initiative of screening live matches will provide a supreme stadium-like experience in movie theatres. The comfort of the cinema hall in an air-conditioned environment will add to their overall cricket watching experience in the company of like-minded fans of the game of cricket. In addition, fans will be able to enjoy exciting food-combos and scrumptious gourmet options served at Inox cinemas while enjoying the matches.

    Commenting on the announcement, Inox Leisure chief operating officer Anand Vishal said, “By screening cricket in cinemas, we are bringing together the thrill of the giant screen experience and thunderous sound with the most loved sport in our country, and that is cricket. The excitement and emotions of the World Cup would add to this combination, resulting in a virtual treat for cricket lovers. We are grateful to the International Cricket Council for providing us with an opportunity yet again to offer an all-immersive cricket-viewing experience for the fans. We are prepared to welcome our guests and let them take their festive spirits to a new level with this cricket festival on the giant screen.”

  • Ind-Pak match on 24 Oct garners 167 million reach on TV

    Ind-Pak match on 24 Oct garners 167 million reach on TV

    Mumbai: The India-Pakistan match on 24 October garnered a reach of 167 million* on TV and has become the most viewed T20I match, exceeding the previous record – India-West Indies 2016 ICC World T20I semi-finals.

    The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 has delivered a cumulative reach of 238 million* for the broadcaster Star India network (qualifiers + first 12 games of Super 12 stage). The overall consumption reached 47 billion minutes.

    “The India-Pakistan match has created history by clocking a record reach of 167 million viewers, making it the most viewed T20I match till date,” said a spokesperson from Star India. “We have continually strived to grow the audience base for marquee cricket and this record is a testament to our efforts across high-decibel campaigns, enhanced storytelling, dedicated regional programming, and consumer innovations. There’s no doubt that the result of the match and India’s exit from the tournament disappointed fans but the record viewership displays the unique power of cricket to engage audiences at an unprecedented scale.”

    (* Source: BARC. Fig. at 2+U+R, Live match only, on Star network)