Fred wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2025 3:45 pm
Beaussie wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2025 2:56 pm
Wookie is a wonderful online resource for data of all sorts.
Does cricket include International audiences? Like if Australia played India do they include rating figures in India? Or say if in the NRL do they include figures shown for NZ? Or is it just figures relating to people watching in Australia?
Cricket doesnt include them here, but we do know what the first couple of tests rated
The opening clash of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia shattered viewership records, firmly cementing its status as cricket’s toughest rivalry. The first Test in Perth engaged an astonishing 70.8 million viewers, achieving a staggering 8.6 billion minutes of watch-time on television. This marks a 76 per cent growth in reach and an extraordinary 160 per cent surge in engagement compared to the first Test during India’s 2020 tour of Australia.
With a remarkable 38 per cent increase in TV ratings, this thrilling contest now holds the distinction of being the highest-rated bilateral away Test since the inception of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) in 2015.
The thrilling day-night (D/N) Test at Adelaide between Australia and India captivated an incredible 49 million viewers, marking a 22% increase compared to the 2020 D/N Test between the two teams.
The first two Tests of the series have collectively reached 86 million viewers on television, a staggering 55% increase compared to the 2020 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Watch-time has surged to 12.8 billion minutes, reflecting a massive 75% growth over the previous edition. These unprecedented numbers underscore the immense popularity of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, widely regarded as the "toughest rivalry" in cricket.
