The current ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is already rewriting the record books both on the ground and in terms of viewer engagement. Based on just-released figures from the ICC and JioHotstar, this tournament has far surpassed its predecessors, getting over 60 million viewers engaged in its early phases.
These numbers, for the first 13 games till India’s heart-stopping loss to Australia in Visakhapatnam, constitute a five-times jump in overall viewership over the last edition that took place in New Zealand in 2025. More notably is the increase in view time overall minutes watched have experienced a mind-boggling 12x growth, as detailed in the ICC’s report.
Also Read: Varun Chakaravarthy on Mohsin Naqvi for running away with Asia Cup trophy – ‘We are the champions’
One of the highlight figures is India vs Pakistan’s record-breaking group-stage match in Colombo. The high-pressure rivalry recorded an estimated 28.4 million viewers, setting a record for most-watched women’s international cricket match ever a turning point for the women’s game.
Another record was broken at the India vs Australia match. Televised on a Sunday evening, the game reached a peak of 4.8 million viewers simultaneously the record-high for a women’s international match – as Alyssa Healy illuminated the pursuit with a sparkling century that left a gutsy Indian team reeling.
Also Read: Salman Ali Agha to be removed from captaincy – Report reveals his successor
With the group stage intensifying, India’s next battles against England and New Zealand will garner even greater attention. The Women in Blue continue to be alive for a semifinal berth, behind tournament favorites Australia who became the first side to book their place. India are keeping their hopes alive to reach the knockouts and pursue their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title.
