The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 has cemented its place in history, with the highly anticipated India versus Pakistan match achieving the unprecedented status of the most-watched women’s international cricket game ever. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed this landmark achievement on Thursday.
This monumental clash, played in October 2025 at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium, saw India secure a dominant 88-run victory. The match’s appeal transcended borders, registering a remarkable reach of 28.4 million viewers and a staggering 1.87 billion minutes consumed. These statistics signify a pivotal moment for women’s cricket, attracting a massive global audience.
Individually, the India-Pakistan encounter set a new record as the highest-rated league stage game in ICC Women’s ODI World Cup history. Another milestone was reached during the India-Australia match on October 12 in Visakhapatnam, where JioHotstar observed a peak concurrency of 4.8 million viewers, setting a new benchmark for live streaming viewership in women’s cricket.
Early tournament data reveals a surge in fan engagement. The first 11 matches, including key encounters involving India, garnered a total reach of 72 million, a substantial 166% leap from the previous tournament. Viewing minutes saw an even more dramatic increase, climbing 327% to 6.3 billion minutes, reflecting a heightened level of fan investment and interest.
The ICC highlighted that the opening 13 matches have already captured the attention of over 60 million viewers, which is an impressive fivefold increase compared to the 2022 edition. The cumulative watch-time has reached an extraordinary 7 billion minutes, more than twelve times the figure from the last tournament, underscoring the explosive growth in viewership.
Fans have access to comprehensive coverage through Star Sports channels and JioHotstar, with broadcast options in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The inclusion of Indian Sign Language for commentary, along with advanced features like multi-camera perspectives and Max View on streaming, ensures an inclusive and engaging experience for all.
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the host nation, India, currently sits in fourth place in the points table, having secured four points from their initial matches. To advance to the semi-finals, they must win their upcoming league fixtures against England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.