A view reveals the ICC Champions trophy throughout a ceremony on the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, on February 6, 2025. — Reuters
The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, has etched its title in cricketing historical past, recording 368 billion international viewing minutes.
The Pakistan Cricket Board, citing a latest ICC press launch on Friday, introduced that this staggering determine represents a considerable 19% improve from the earlier version held in England and Wales in 2017 during which Pakistan received the Champions Trophy by beating arch-rivals India by 180 runs within the closing at The Oval.
The 2025 event, which noticed India and New Zealand battle it out in an exciting closing within the UAE, marked a triumphant return of an ICC occasion to Pakistani soil after a 29-year hiatus.
This illustration reveals the record-breaking variety of views obtained by ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which was hosted by Pakistan. — PCB
The final time Pakistan hosted such a prestigious event was the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
Pakistan’s dedication to internet hosting the occasion was evident within the in depth renovations and development undertaken throughout its stadiums.
The long-lasting Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, notably revamped in document time, hosted 4 pivotal matches, together with a semi-final. Karachi had the distinct honour of internet hosting the event opener, with Rawalpindi additionally taking part in an important position within the profitable staging of the occasion.
The grand finale held on March 9 within the UAE between cricketing giants India and New Zealand, turned the most-watched Champions Trophy match in historical past.
It generated an astounding 65.3 billion dwell viewing minutes globally, marking an exceptional 52.1% improve over the 2017 closing, in response to the press launch.
Regardless of the host nation, Pakistan, not performing as much as the expectations of its passionate fanbase, viewing hours throughout the nation nonetheless witnessed a exceptional 24% surge. This underscores the unwavering help and enthusiasm for cricket amongst Pakistani viewers.
The worldwide attraction of the event was additional highlighted by its record-breaking efficiency in Australia, the place viewing hours elevated by a powerful 65% in comparison with the earlier version.
This indicators a rising worldwide curiosity within the Champions Trophy format.
