RCB VS PBKS, IPL 2025: Jio Hotstar crosses 57.8 crore views during final showdown, becomes most-viewed match of the season
Jio Hotstar has witnessed its viewership skyrocket as people from all across the country tune in to root for their favourite teams to compete against one another in the IPL 2025. Moreover, this year, during the season kickoff, the streaming platform noted a 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise.
The eighteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has finally crowned its champion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted the trophy for the first time in 18 years. With this, the excitement was not only visible at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, but it was also visible on the screens of our televisions, as the live streaming on the Jio Hotstar OTT platform saw over 57.8 crore (578 million) people stream the RCB vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS) match on Tuesday.
Jio Hotstar has witnessed its viewership skyrocket as people from all across the country tune in to root for their favourite teams to compete against one another in the IPL 2025. Moreover, this year, during the season kickoff, the streaming platform noted a 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise.
While at the beginning of the season, the streaming platforms noticed a rise in viewership as it bagged 137 crore views on its first weekend.
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A look at the rise in viewership of IPL matches in 2025
IPL is valued at $12 billion, and its popularity in India is well-known. The first eight matches drew 288 million viewers, but by the 26th match, that figure had risen to 450 million, and all the credit goes to the new captains, different team combinations, changing regulations, and rivalries.
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On June 3, after winning the toss, Punjab Kings chose to bowl first against RCB for the first innings in the IPL finals. According to the live cricket score data, RCB has scored 14 runs from 1.1 overs with the loss of zero wickets in the first innings of the IPL finals.
During the first over, more than 9.2 crore (92 million) people streamed the match on Jio Hotstar.
Most Viewed Matches on JioHotstar in IPL 2025
In the leading chart, RCB matches drew massive audiences, with their highest-viewed game clocking an astounding number of 57.8 crore views on June 3, RCB vs PBKS finals.
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This is followed by the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and RCB, which garnered 41.4 crore views. Followed by an intense rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RCB that also captivated fans, with their matches drawing 37.3 crore and 34 crore views, respectively.
Did IPL 2025 break the advertising records with Jio Hotstar?
With franchise values reaching all-time highs, the tournament has grown into a billion-dollar spectacle. The eight original teams now command valuations of up to $2 billion, with top franchises like Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) leading the series.
On the other hand, Jio Hotstar aimed to generate RS 4,500 crore in ad revenue through 32 significant sponsorship deals and a drive for 100 million paid streaming customers. IPL 2025 is predicted to shatter previous advertising records.
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