WTC Final viewership record
The ICC World Test Championship 2025 final has created a new benchmark in cricket broadcasting. SA vs AUS WTC Final 2025 Sets Viewership Record.The thrilling clash between South Africa and Australia became the most-watched non-India Test match ever on Star Sports. According to data released by the broadcaster, the match clocked an astonishing 2.94 billion minutes of live watch time across its coverage.
Star Sports Breaks All-Time Record
This match surpassed all expectations and broke the previous Star Sports record for a non-India Test. With a total reach of 47 million viewers, it became the most-watched Test match ever without India’s direct involvement.The previous best was the WTC 2023 final between India and Australia, which garnered 225 million minutes of watch time.
India’s Love for Test Cricket Grows
Despite no Indian team playing, fans across the country tuned in with full enthusiasm. The massive viewership proves that Test cricket is very much alive in India, especially when the stakes are as high as a WTC Final. South Africa’s comeback story and Australia’s dominance made it a must-watch contest — and fans responded in numbers.
Big Win for the Format
With 2.94 billion minutes viewed, the WTC 2025 Final becomes a landmark moment for red-ball cricket. It also highlights how quality Test cricket, regardless of teams involved, still pulls fans — especially when marketed and broadcast effectively. This viewership success gives a huge boost to the ICC’s push for making Test cricket globally relevant.
What’s Next?
The staggering numbers are a clear signal to boards and broadcasters. If Test matches are promoted well and scheduled smartly, audiences will show up. Even in an era dominated by T20 leagues. WTC finals, it seems, are becoming Test cricket’s very own World Cup moment. And the latest final between South Africa and Australia just proved it.
Also read this : https://cric92.com/latest/corbin-bosch-dream-test-match-century-five-fer/