Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The 2025 edition, played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, saw 368 billion global viewing minutes, a remarkable 19 percent increase from the previous tournament held in England and Wales in 2017.

The premium event that featured eight international teams drew 308 million global viewing minutes per over, the most ever for an ICC event.

Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India won the trophy on the back of an unbeaten run throughout the tournament.

They beat the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup champions Australia in the semi-final before defeating New Zealand in the grand finale.

The final against the Black Caps on 9 March was the most-watched Champions Trophy fixture ever, with 65.3 billion live viewing minut...