IND vs PAK T20 WC clash breaks viewership records

• India-Pak T20 WC match sets viewership record
• Over 454 million watched India's win on Jio Hotstar
• Dominant win improves India's T20 WC record

India vs Pakistan remains one of the biggest rivalries in sports and Sunday was just the latest example when a record number of viewers tuned in to watch Suryakumar Yadav’s men produce a dominant show

in Colombo. India improved their head-to-head record in T20 World Cups over Pakistan to 8-1 following an impressive 61-run win thanks to Ishan Kishan’s blistering half-century followed by a combined display from the bowlers.

According to official figures, over 454 million people watched the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

Across India, cricket fans tuned in on their mobile phones, smart TVs and other connected devices to follow the marquee clash live.

The audience for this encounter far exceeded that of India’s earlier group-stage matches of the ongoing competition.

While fixture against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai drew more than 260 million views, the match against Namibia in New Delhi recorded around 240 million.