ICC Chairman Jay Shah Reveals GG-W vs RCB-W WPL 2025 Opener to be the Highest Watched League Stage Game in Women's Premier League History, Also Confirms Boost in TV and Digital Viewership
Women's Cricket has been on the rise in India for some time now and the WPL has made it sustainable as well. The rise in the viewership numbers of the WPL 2025 reveal how things are getting better for Women cricketers in India.
Former BCCI secretary Jay Shah who is currently the ICC Chairman shared a post on social media where he revealed the viewership numbers of the ongoing WPL 2025 which has already made history within a week of commencing. According to Jay Shah, the opening match of the WPL 2025 between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women was watched by more than 3 Crore viewers on TV, making it the most watched league stage match ever. TV ratings surged 150% on Star Sports India, and digital viewership climbed 70% on JioHotstar compared to last season. Women's Premier League Achieves 50-Match Milestone During UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2025 Clash.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah Reveals WPL 2025 Viewership Accolades
As the second leg of #WPL2025 begins in Bengaluru, I am proud to learn that the Opening match of the tournament was watched by more than 3 Crore viewers on TV, making it the most watched league stage match ever. TV ratings surged 150% on @StarSportsIndia, and digital viewership…
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 21, 2025
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