The lately concluded World Test Championship last 2023 has emerged because the most watched Test match ever. According to information from BARC India (Broadcast Audience Research Council), the WTC Final 2023 was watched by 124 million viewers, 32% greater than the earlier report throughout the WTC Final 2021.
BARC information for reside broadcast throughout U+R, 2+ viewers stories that Star Sports managed to garner 124 million views throughout a five-day match on the Oval. The official broadcasters additionally recorded an unbelievable 14.4 billion minutes of watch time, breaking the earlier information numbers achieved throughout the India-New Zealand match within the WTC last in 2021.
India and Australia, the present prime two groups in ICC Test charts, performed out an entertaining recreation at The Oval from June 7 to June 11. Indian captain Rohit Sharma gained the essential toss however Pat Cummins-led Australian group was fast to adapt to difficult enjoying circumstances and gained the match by 209 runs on Day 5.
Travis Head and Steve Smith pulled off massive first innings whole whereas the Indian group’s prime order struggled in opposition to Australia’s tempo assault. The solely optimistic consequence for India was the spectacular innings by the returning veteran Ajinkya Rahane who recorded a formidable 89 and 46 scores.
“Surpassing the billion minutes garnered for the previous edition of ICC WTC Final and any other test match in history,” a spokesperson for Star Sports said. “The overwhelming response from fans is a testament to our relentless efforts to enhance accessibility to cricket and foster a deeper passion for the game. Star Sports’ marketing campaigns, coverage standards, and ground-breaking programming exemplify our unwavering mission to serve sports fans across the country. This record reaffirms our conviction in the growth potential of sports and marquee sporting properties on TV.”
Star Sports can be an official broadcast for the Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. It can even broadcast India’s tour of South Africa after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup.
