Mon Mar 10 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Team India’s Champions Trophy Victory Shatters Viewership Records
**Dubai, UAE:** Team India’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand has set a new benchmark for viewership, attracting over 900 million viewers globally. This represents a staggering 15-fold increase compared to previous ICC Trophy finals. Simultaneous viewership peaked at 61 million, surpassing the 59 million viewers who watched the last ODI World Cup final. Even the India-Pakistan match during the tournament garnered a massive 600 million views.
This record-breaking viewership underscores the immense popularity of the tournament and the intense rivalry between India and New Zealand. The final itself was a nail-biter, with Team India emerging victorious in a thrilling encounter.
The victory also marked a personal milestone for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who each now hold four ICC titles, surpassing MS Dhoni’s previous record of three. Rohit Sharma further cemented his legacy by winning the Player of the Match award in the final, becoming only the fourth player to achieve this feat in an ICC tournament final.
India’s recent dominance in ICC tournaments continues, as this win follows their T20 World Cup victory just nine months prior. The team’s consistent success has captivated audiences worldwide, leading to unprecedented viewership numbers for the Champions Trophy.
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