Icons of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Moment of Glory
During the final against South Africa, Harmanpreet Kaur made a crucial catch to dismiss Nadine de Klerk, sealing India’s first-ever victory in the Women’s World Cup.
Record-Breaking Attendance and Viewership
- The opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati drew a record crowd of 22,843, the highest for a group-stage fixture.
- In the tournament’s first 13 matches, over 60 million viewers watched online, a fivefold increase from 2022.
- Total watch-time reached 7 billion minutes, a twelvefold rise from the previous edition.
- The India vs Pakistan match on October 5 attracted 28.4 million viewers, setting a record for women’s international cricket viewership.
- The India vs Australia match on October 12 peaked at 4.8 million concurrent online viewers, another record in women’s cricket.
Iconic Moments and Fan Engagement
Beyond statistics, the tournament featured memorable moments that deeply resonated with fans worldwide, emphasizing the growing popularity of women’s cricket.
Author’s summary
The 2025 Women’s World Cup combined record-breaking numbers with unforgettable moments, highlighting the sport's rising global appeal and emotional impact on fans.