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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
TATA IPL 2025 sets historic viewership records across TV and digital
The 18th edition of the TATA IPL 2025 turned out to be a landmark season, reaching over 1 billion viewers across TV and digital platforms. JioStar, the official broadcaster and streaming partner, delivered a record-breaking event that not only engaged massive audiences but also redefined the viewing experience. Record-Breaking Digital Consumption On linear television, Star Sports delivered an exceptional 456 billion minutes of live broadcast watch-time. It also recorded the highest average TVR (Television Rating), cutting across demographics and regions, solidifying IPL's dominance in live sports entertainment. A Final to Remember The TATA IPL 2025 Final set unprecedented viewership benchmarks, becoming the most-watched T20 match in history. Across platforms, the final generated an astounding 31.7 billion minutes of watch time. Television alone contributed 15 billion minutes, with a staggering 169 million viewers tuning in to catch the action live. On the digital front, JioHotstar witnessed phenomenal engagement, with the match amassing 892 million video views. The highlight of the digital surge was a record-breaking 55 million peak concurrency, the highest ever recorded for a T20 fixture. These figures not only highlight the immense popularity of the IPL but also underscore the league's growing reach across traditional and digital media, setting new global standards for cricket viewership and fan engagement. Iconic Season for Fans and Players The season was special for fans with new innovations like MaxView 2.0, multi-cam feeds, and VR 360 Live, offering hyper-personalized experiences. Cricket-wise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted the trophy, with Virat Kohli winning his first IPL title. Additionally, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in IPL history.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
IPL's billion-view blitz: RCB's first title powers record-breaking season
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli shares a laugh with his wife Anushka Sharma after his team's win in the Indian Premier League final cricket match against Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The TATA IPL 2025 achieved record-breaking viewership, surpassing one billion across TV and digital platforms, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first title. Virat Kohli claimed his inaugural IPL trophy, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion. The season amassed 840 billion minutes of watch-time, with the final between RCB and Punjab Kings drawing unprecedented viewership. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The TATA Indian Premier League 2025 drew its highest-ever viewership, reaching one billion viewers across TV and digital, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden title in a season marked by Virat Kohli 's first IPL trophy and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becoming the youngest centurion in tournament 18th edition of the tournament, despite being interrupted mid-season, clocked 840 billion minutes of total watch-time, marking it as the most watched season in IPL final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings emerged as the most watched T20 match ever, drawing 31.7 billion minutes of watch-time across JioStar platforms. On television, the match reached 169 million viewers and racked up 15 billion minutes of viewing time on Star the league's digital home, reported 892 million video views for the final, with a peak concurrency of 55 million and 16.74 billion minutes of viewing surged 29% year-on-year, according to JioStar, driven by a 49% rise in Connected TV (CTV) consumption. JioHotstar alone delivered 23.1 billion views and 384.6 billion minutes of watch-time this season. Star Sports, on the TV side, contributed 456 billion minutes of live broadcast watch-time and recorded the highest average TV ratings across key viewer Gupta, CEO - Sports and Live Experiences, JioStar, said the viewership numbers show the potential for growth of even a scaled property like the TATA IPL.'We had a two-pronged approach this season. We wanted to widen the consideration for the tournament experience, by focusing on key viewer cohorts which had a light-touch relationship with IPL while also offering a deep, navigable consumer journey to grow engagement with committed fans. From non-viewers and fringe viewers co-viewing the IPL to deeply immersed fanatics, JioStar offered customized offerings for a wide spectrum of distinct cohorts defined by age, consumption profile and region,' he platforms, the opening weekend of the season, comprising just three matches, registered 49.56 billion minutes of watch-time, another all-time record. JioStar also introduced several new features this season, including MaxView 2.0 for mobile users, voice-based video search, and VOD content in 12 Indian league was presented with 25+ feeds in 12 languages across TV and digital. It featured a panel of 170+ experts including former IPL champions, current and former players, team mentors, and commentators.
Mint
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
IPL 2025 Final: Shankar Mahadevan to headline closing ceremony with tribute to Armed Forces - Full list of performers
The Indian Premier League ends today, June 3, and history will be created at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The IPL 2025 final will be played by two teams who have never won a title, as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Punjab Kings at 7:30 pm on Tuesday. Before the main event, that is the final, fans in Ahmedabad will be treated to a glittering closing ceremony. Renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan will perform a heartfelt musical tribute to the Indian armed forces, who were involved in Operation Sindoor. His act will also pay respects to the martyrs of the Pahalgam attack. Also performing on the night are Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Disha Patani, Varun Dhawan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Karan Aujla, who will light up the stage with their high-tempo performances. The Indian Premier League's official account took to X to share details of the headline act, writing, "A Grand Final. A Grander Salute. As the final chapter of TATAIPL 2025 unfolds, we take a moment to applaud our nation's true heroes, the Indian Armed Forces. 'Get ready to witness an unforgettable evening where patriotism takes centre stage and music moves the soul, with the legendary Shankar Mahadevan.' By the time the final ball is bowled in the IPL 2025, we will see a new champion crowned as winners of the T20 league. The IPL 2025 final is RCB's fourth appearance in the summit clash, while PBKS are playing their second-ever final, after a gap of 11 years. Neither team has ever held the trophy in the 17 seasons so far, so Ahmedabad is set to witness history being made. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Preity Zinta Winks At Punjab Kings Star, Celebrates With Shreyas Iyer After Win Over Mumbai Indians
Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta could not control her excitement as her side defeated Mumbai Indians to set up an IPL 2025 Final date with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Skipper Shreyas Iyer led by example as Punjab Kings registered a sensational win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. As soon as Shreyas slammed the winning runs, the PBKS dugout erupted in wild celebrations while Preity and co-owner Ness Wadia celebrated in the stands. The Bollywood actress was seen jumping with her hands raised in the air and she then made her way to the ground. Preity hugged Shreyas and head coach Ricky Ponting before having a brief conversation and she also winked at a Punjab Kings star during the presentation. Damn that wink by Preity Zinta. — Yash. (@TheSDELad) June 1, 2025 Skipper Shreyas Iyer uncorked a remarkable unbeaten 87 to carry Punjab Kings to a five-wicket over Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 on Sunday, and to the IPL final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, ensuring the league will have a new champion on June 3. CELEBRATION BY PREITY ZINTA • AFTER 11 YEARS PBKS PLAYING FINAL AGAIN. • PREITY ZINTA SHREYAS IYER. #TATAIPL2025 #MIvsPBKS #PBKSvsRCB #SuryakumarYadav #PreityZinta #ShreyasIyer #RohitSharma𓃵 #Qualifier2 — ASHISH SINGH (@ASHISHS_45) June 2, 2025 This will be Punjab's first title clash since 2014, and second successive for Iyer as captain after marshalling Kolkata Knight Riders' triumph in 2024. In an attritional chase of 204, Iyer stood tall with an imperious knock (87 not out, 41b, 5x4, 8x6) as PBKS moved past the target with an over to spare. Once Mumbai posted a 200-plus total, Punjab required someone to play with composure and a sense of purpose, and they found the best man in their ranks putting his hand up. However, Iyer and PBKS will also profusely thank the plucky Nehal Wadhera for exploring his two reprieves to peel off an important 48 off 29 balls and adding 84 runs for the fourth wicket with his captain. Naman Dhir misjudged a catch off Mitchell Santner at deep midwicket and allowed a four in the ninth over while Boult spilled a catch at fine-leg off Pandya in the 10th over when Wadhera was on 13. But the star cast was Iyer as he nonchalantly guided the PBKS' hunt. Josh Inglis (38 off 21 balls, 5x4s, 2x6s) also played his part early after the early loss of Prahsimran Singh (6) to Boult (1/38) and Priyansh Arya (20). Inglis went after Jasprit Bumrah in the sixth over to smack two sixes and as many fours and collect 20 runs. Bumrah's final figures 4-0-40-0 was also a just reflection of MI's struggles with the ball on the night. However, the tables turned in the 13th over bowled by pacer Reece Topley, with the Englishman putting three deliveries in Iyer's hitting arc and the batter dispatched each of them into the stands, signalling Punjab gaining steam. Soon, Iyer finished off the chase with four sixes in the 19th over off left-arm pacer Ashwini Kumar. Earlier, a collective batting performance led by Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma took Mumbai Indians to a par 203 for six in the rain-delayed contest. While no overs were lost as the contest got underway nearly two hours and 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, it was Mumbai Indians who emerged their noses slightly ahead. Jonny Bairstow (38), Tilak Varma (44) and Suryakumar Yadav (44) kept Mumbai on track for a big total, while Naman Dhir's late exploits (18-ball 33) pushed them past the 200-run mark.
India.com
28-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Match Preview, Head-To-Head, Venue - All You Need To Know
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 on Thursday, May 29, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh). The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. It will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar. Head-to-Head Record: PBKS and RCB have faced each other 35 times in IPL history. PBKS leads with 18 wins, while RCB has won 17. In their last five encounters, RCB has dominated with four wins, but PBKS clinched the most recent match by 5 wickets in a rain-affected game. Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team Overview: PBKS topped the points table with 9 wins from 14 matches. They are led by Shreyas Iyer, who has been their batting mainstay with 514 runs this season. Their pace attack is led by Arshdeep Singh, who has taken 18 wickets, making him one of the top-performing bowlers. Josh Inglis played a match-winning innings of 73 in the final league game, further strengthening their top order going into the playoffs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Team Overview: RCB secured second place on the table after a strong finish to the league stage. With Rajat Patidar injured, Jitesh Sharma has taken over the captaincy and is in good form, scoring 83 in the last game. Virat Kohli has amassed 602 runs, ranking fifth among the tournament's top scorers. RCB's bowling will be bolstered by the return of Josh Hazlewood, offering them a more balanced attack. Venue and Conditions: The match will be held at the Mullanpur Stadium, where the pitch is expected to be balanced, offering help to both batters and bowlers. The weather is clear, and no rain interruptions are forecasted, setting the stage for a full and exciting game. ___ ____. ___ _____. ___ _____. ___ _____ ____ _#PBKS & #RCB are just 1_ win away from a place in the #TATAIPL 2025 finals _ Who's making it through? _#PBKSvRCB | #TheLastMile | @PunjabKingsIPL | @RCBTweets — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 28, 2025 Match Prediction: Given RCB's recent form and the return of key players, they might have a slight edge. However, PBKS's consistent performance throughout the season cannot be overlooked. The match is expected to be a close contest, with the team handling pressure better likely to emerge victorious.
