IPL 2025 Final Breaks All-Time T20 Viewership Record
The IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has officially become the most-watched T20 match in cricket history, setting a new global viewership benchmark. The thrilling showdown not only crowned a new champion but also captivated fans across continents with record-breaking numbers.
Historic Viewership Milestone for T20 Cricket
According to data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) and digital platforms like JioCinema and Hotstar, the IPL 2025 final drew over 330 million viewers worldwide, with over 60 million concurrent viewers during the final overs—an all-time high for any T20 match, including World Cup finals.
This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record held by the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 final, underlining IPL’s global dominance in franchise cricket.
Factors Behind the Surge
The clash had all the ingredients of a blockbuster:
- RCB’s chase for their maiden IPL title after 18 years
- Star-studded lineups featuring Virat Kohli, Sam Curran, Glenn Maxwell, and Shikhar Dhawan
- Emotional narratives like Kohli’s final push for the trophy
- Global celebrity attention, including tweets from Drake and Rishi Sunak
Additionally, the rain threat and a nail-biting finish kept fans glued till the final ball.
Digital Streaming Smashes Records Too
JioCinema and Hotstar reported unprecedented engagement, with viewers tuning in from India, the UK, the US, and Australia. Social media platforms also witnessed massive interaction, making #IPL2025Final the top global trend on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
What This Means for IPL and T20 Cricket
The record-breaking viewership reaffirms the IPL’s position as the biggest cricketing league in the world. It sets a new benchmark for T20 entertainment, advertising value, and global fan engagement.
With RCB’s maiden title win adding an emotional edge, the final will be remembered not only for its sporting brilliance but also for uniting cricket fans on a scale never seen before.