History was written on October 5th as the Women’s World Cup 2025 witnessed an India vs. Pakistan showdown that has now been crowned the most-watched women’s international cricket match of all time. This electrifying clash, played at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium, captivated audiences worldwide, setting new benchmarks for the sport.
The match itself saw the Indian women’s cricket team emerge victorious by a significant margin of 88 runs. India set a challenging target of 247 for Pakistan, who were ultimately bowled out for 159. This dominant performance by India, coupled with the intense rivalry, fueled a massive surge in viewership, making it a landmark event.
Beyond the digital platforms, the India-Pakistan game also set new records for television ratings during the league stage of the tournament. The sheer scale of engagement is reflected in the staggering numbers: a reach of 28.4 million viewers and a total consumption of 1.87 billion minutes. This data confirms the match’s status as a record-breaking spectacle.
The broader Women’s World Cup is also enjoying remarkable success. While India’s matches have drawn considerable crowds, and stadium attendance generally remains healthy, some games have faced challenges, possibly due to persistent bad weather. Nevertheless, the tournament as a whole is experiencing an unprecedented viewership boom. The initial 13 matches have attracted over 60 million viewers, a monumental five-time increase from the 2022 edition, with watch-time skyrocketing to 7 billion minutes, twelve times more than the previous tournament.