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New Delhi: The Women in Blue scripted history at the Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup India 2025, lifting their first-ever ICC trophy, on Sunday, November 2. JioHotstar also set new records for engagement and reach, with record-breaking viewership that reflects the start of a new era for women’s sport and cricket broadcasting in India.
The final match of the tournament attracted a staggering 185 million users on JioHotstar, which equalled the viewership of the Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final. The summit clash between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai also exceeded the average daily reach of the IPL.
Overall, the tournament recorded a reach of 446 million, which is the highest ever for women’s cricket, greater than the combined total of the last three ICC Women’s World Cups.
The final of the Women's ODI World Cup drew a peak concurrency of 21 million viewers as Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. became the first Asian team to lift the Women’s Cricket World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs.
In another record, 92 million tuned in to watch the historic match on Connected TV (CTV), equalling the CTV viewership of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Final. The increase in viewership reflects a significant shift in viewing habits and highlights the deepening adoption of digital, large-screen sports consumption across India.
Ishan Chatterjee, CEO - Sports at Jiostar said that the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 has reaffirmed the growing popularity of women’s cricket in India.
"The exceptional quality of cricket on display, especially the Indian team’s incredible performance, has driven record-breaking viewership and attracted a larger, more passionate fan base than ever before. This marks an important shift for women’s cricket, it is no longer just being watched; it is being celebrated by millions" Ishan said.
He further said that this success is a collective achievement of ICC and BCCI, the players for their brilliant performances, the fans for their support throughout the tournament and brands that have championed women’s cricket.
After the Women's ODI World Cup, all eyes will be on the Women's Premier League (WPL) mega auction, which is set to take place in New Delhi on November 27.
