MUMBAI: The India-Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 rewrote the record books, amassing a staggering 61.1 crore views on JioHotstar. The match, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, captivated fans worldwide, solidifying its place as one of the most-watched sporting events in history.
On 23 February 2025, India chased down Pakistan’s total of 241 runs, finishing at 244 for four in just 42.3 overs, securing a commanding six-wicket victory. Virat Kohli stole the spotlight with an unbeaten 100 runs off 111 balls, marking his 51 ODI century and becoming the fastest player to reach 14,000 runs in ODI cricket. His heroic innings not only guided India to victory but also secured their spot in the semi-finals.
Pakistan, after losing early wickets, managed 241 all out, largely due to a resilient 104-run partnership between Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46). However, India’s bowlers dominated, with Kuldeep Yadav (3 for 43) and Hardik Pandya (2 for 31) dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup.
This match didn’t just break records—it steamrolled them. Blasting past all previous viewership highs, it showcased the unstoppable dominance of digital sports streaming. The previous record-holding Tata IPL final on JioCinema with 62 crore views now has a fierce challenger, as this 61.1 crore viewership milestone reaffirmed cricket’s greatest rivalry.
Back in 2023, an India-Pakistan clash clocked 17.3 crore TV views and 22.5 crore digital viewers on Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar), per BARC data. Fast forward to 2025, and the numbers have skyrocketed—confirming that when these two teams collide, the world stops to watch.
With JioHotstar leading the digital streaming revolution, fans are consuming the game like never before—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.