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The India vs Pakistan Group A encounter in the Champions Trophy 2025 shattered viewership records, drawing 17.7 crore live views on JioStar, making it the second-most-watched cricket match in history.
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India vs Pakistan: A Rivalry Like No Other
The Indo-Pak cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and celebrated in world cricket, igniting emotions across both nations. Despite Pakistan’s recent struggles, their clash against India in the group stage remained a highlight, thanks to Virat Kohli’s spectacular century, Shreyas Iyer’s composed half-century, and Kuldeep Yadav’s three-wicket haul.
Breaking Records
JioStar confirmed that the viewership of 17.7 crore surpassed their previous records and became the second-most-watched match in cricket TV history. This feat overtook the previous high set by the India vs Pakistan clash in the 2023 World Cup.
However, JioStar’s report does not account for 50-over World Cup knockout matches, meaning the record still stands for non-knockout games.
India vs Pakistan: Match Highlights
Played at the Dubai International Stadium on March 2, the high-voltage clash ended in a dominant win for India as they defeated Pakistan by six wickets.
🔹 Pakistan’s Innings:
- Score: 241 all out
- Top Performers: Saud Shakeel (62 off 76), Mohammad Rizwan (46 off 77)
- India’s Bowling Stars: Kuldeep Yadav (3/40), Hardik Pandya (2/31)
- Key Moment: Hardik Pandya dismissed Babar Azam (23) and Shakeel, derailing Pakistan’s innings.
🔹 India’s Chase:
- Final Score: 242/4 in 42.3 overs
- Star Performers: Virat Kohli (100* off 111), Shubman Gill (46), Shreyas Iyer (56)
- Kohli’s Statement Century: The Indian legend, despite his recent dip in form, delivered a match-winning century in a high-pressure game.
- Rohit Sharma’s Cameo: The Indian skipper (20 off 15) played a few stunning shots before falling to a brilliant delivery from Shaheen Afridi.
India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy 2025 Final
With India’s four-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-finals, they now prepare to face New Zealand in the final on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Meanwhile, hosts Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament without winning a single match in the league stage, marking an early and disappointing exit.
With records tumbling and India set to play yet another final, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and the Men in Blue as they chase another ICC trophy!
