Dubai, Nov 27 (NationPress) The ICC has revealed that the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup has shattered all previous digital engagement records, establishing itself as the most digitally consumed women's cricket event to date and ranking among the most-watched women's sports events worldwide.

“The tournament captured the hearts of fans globally, resulting in an astonishing 5.2 billion video views, a significant increase from the 1.5 billion recorded during the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Social media interactions surged to 279 million, more than three times last year’s total of 84 million. Meanwhile, the ICC website and app welcomed 8.5 million unique visitors, up from 3 million in 2024,” stated the ICC.

“Team India’s championship journey became a source of inspiration for countless fans, with emotional moments from the matches striking a chord. The iconic winning moment alone attracted over 87 million views, while the joyous scenes from the semi-final exceeded 70 million views. Touching images of sportsmanship after the final garnered 40 million views, alongside a stirring celebration featuring legendary former players that crossed 30 million views,” they added.

Unprecedented camera angles and cinematic visuals also gained viral status globally, including a clip that captivated audiences and even prompted reactions from the players involved.

Sanjog Gupta, ICC CEO, remarked, “The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has transformed the landscape of women’s sports on a global scale. The magnitude of digital engagement reflects not only the fervor of the fans but also the strength of the athletes, the narratives, and the cricket they showcased. This tournament has created a profound emotional bond with audiences worldwide and has accelerated the growth of women’s cricket like never before.

“These achievements reaffirm our ongoing commitment to promoting the women’s game through enhanced events, wider access, increased investment, and a digital strategy that connects fans to every moment of the action.”

Simultaneously, the ICC has been reinforcing its dedication to player welfare and the integrity of the digital sports environment. Through its continuous social media monitoring efforts, over 2.4 million harmful comments were proactively blocked across ICC and player channels during the event, significantly lessening exposure to online abuse and harmful behavior.

These remarkable figures underscore the rapid rise of women’s cricket, the deepening relationship between players and fans, and the transformative power of immersive, digital-first storytelling in propelling the global expansion of the women’s game.