Iconic Moments from the 2025 Women's World Cup
The 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup was a spectacular event both on and off the field, combining thrilling cricket action with outstanding fan engagement. India secured their first-ever title by defeating South Africa in the final held at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Memorable Highlights
- Harmanpreet Kaur's match-winning catch to dismiss Nadine de Klerk against South Africa in Navi Mumbai stood out as a defining moment.
- The opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati attracted a record crowd of 22,843, the highest ever for a Women’s World Cup group-stage game.
Record-Breaking Viewership
The tournament saw unprecedented audience numbers, reflecting immense excitement among fans:
- Over 60 million viewers watched the first 13 matches, a five-fold increase from the 2022 tournament.
- Total watch-time reached 7 billion minutes, a twelve-fold rise compared to the previous edition.
- The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan on October 5 drew 28.4 million viewers and 1.87 billion minutes of viewing, setting a record for the most-watched women’s international cricket match in history.
- On digital platforms, the India vs Australia game on October 12 peaked at 4.8 million concurrent viewers, the highest ever for women’s cricket.
"The 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup was nothing short of a spectacle — both on and off the field — blending thrilling cricket with record-breaking fan engagement."
Beyond the statistics and thrilling gameplay, the tournament created iconic moments that deeply resonated with cricket fans worldwide.
Author's summary: The 2025 Women's World Cup achieved historic attendance and viewership records while delivering unforgettable moments like Harmanpreet Kaur’s crucial catch, marking a milestone in women's cricket.
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India Today — 2025-11-04