India-Pakistan Clash Sets New Digital Viewership Record
The India Pakistan rivalry added another historic chapter in women cricket as their ICC Women World Cup 2025 clash broke global digital viewership records.
The October 5 contest streamed live from Colombo attracted 28.4 million viewers and logged 1.87 billion watch minutes, setting a new global benchmark.
The record breaking numbers highlight the rising global fascination with women cricket as the thrilling match performance by both sides kept fans completely absorbed.
In the electrifying encounter the neighboring country outclassed Pakistan with an emphatic 88 run victory to secure a strong position on the points table.
Winning the toss the arch-rivals decided to bat first and compiled 247 runs before being bowled out on the very last delivery of the innings.
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Despite tough batting conditions India middle order displayed remarkable resilience with Harleen Deol anchoring the innings through a composed knock of 45 runs.
Pakistan bowling unit led by Diana Baig who claimed four wickets maintained competitiveness but costly fielding lapses allowed India to regain control.
Chasing 248 runs Pakistan struggled to find rhythm as young Indian seamer Kranti Goud delivered a superb spell taking three wickets for 20 runs.
Although Sidra Amin and Natalia Pervaiz provided brief resistance the Pakistan innings eventually folded at 159 all out within forty three overs.
