The recent India vs. Pakistan encounter in the Women’s World Cup 2025 has etched its name in the history books, not just for the thrilling on-field action but also for shattering viewership records. This high-stakes match, held on October 5th at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, has officially become the most-watched women’s international cricket match ever recorded.
In a dominant performance, the Indian women’s team secured a commanding 88-run victory over Pakistan. India posted an impressive total of 247 runs in their first innings, subsequently restricting Pakistan to 159 runs. This decisive win was amplified by an unprecedented surge in viewership, highlighting the immense global interest in women’s cricket.
Beyond the digital realm, the match also achieved a significant milestone in television viewership, becoming the highest-rated league-stage fixture in the tournament’s history. Official figures indicate a reach of 28.4 million individuals and an astounding 1.87 billion minutes consumed, underscoring the immense popularity of this rivalry.
The Women’s World Cup, in general, is experiencing a substantial growth in engagement across all matches. While stadium attendance has been robust, particularly for matches involving India, other games have seen lower turnouts, potentially influenced by adverse weather conditions. However, the overall viewership trajectory for the tournament is overwhelmingly positive, with the first 13 matches already drawing over 60 million viewers, a remarkable five-fold increase compared to the 2022 edition. Total watch-time has surged dramatically to 7 billion minutes, a twelve-fold jump from the previous tournament.