IPL 2025 Sets Record with Massive Viewership on Opening Weekend
IPL 2025 kicks off with an action-packed opening weekend, featuring the thrilling CSK vs MI match and exciting moments from the season's start
The IPL 2025 weekend smashed all the viewership records and gave us an idea of how much each and every individual loves the tournament.
Viwership Details:
- 25.3 Crore watched on Star Sports.
- 137 Crore watch on JioHotstar, a clear indicator of the growing trend of online watching.
- Total 5000 Crore minutes were spent by fans watching the matches, an indication of how much is being followed.
One of the major highlights of the weekend was Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 23, 2025.The game was awaited with great anticipation due to the rivalry between the teams as well as between the two star players. The result was gripping, and it was also one of the season's most-watched games.
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The weekend was not merely about the numbers alone; it also witnessed wonderfull performances by players such as the likes of MS Dhoni (CSK) and Rohit Sharma (MI). The game was filled with plenty of thrill and excitement for the audience.
Record-breaking viewer ratings show the manner in which IPL just seems to grow and grow each year. The opening weekend alone is proof that the tournament is a humongous component of world and Indian cricket culture. With even more nail-biting games to look forward to, the fans hardly have the patience to find out how the season turns out. The competition level will be stepped up with each round that passes, and the audience will be stuck to the TV sets. IPL 2025 will definitely be one of the best seasons so far.
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