RCB finally lifts the IPL trophy after 18 years – and the internet goes wild.
If you thought the drama on the field was wild, wait till you hear what happened online. The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) didn’t just crown a new champion—it smashed viewership records on Jio Hotstar with a jaw-dropping 57.8 crore streams. Yep, you read that right.
That makes it the most-watched IPL match of the entire 2025 season.
A Season to Remember – For So Many Reasons
From the opening weekend, this IPL season felt bigger. Jio Hotstar reported a 35% year-on-year (YoY) spike in viewership right from the kickoff. In fact, the first weekend alone pulled in 137 crore views.
By the time the first eight matches wrapped up, 288 million people had already tuned in. Fast forward to match number 26, and that number shot up to 450 million.Clearly, the fans showed up—and then some.
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RCB’s Rise Wasn’t Just on the Field
RCB, long known for coming close but not quite clinching it, finally had their moment. On June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB batted first after PBKS won the toss. And from the very first over, it was electric—not just in the stadium but on screens across the country.
More than 9.2 crore people were already streaming the match during the opening over. That number kept climbing until it peaked at 57.8 crore viewers by the final whistle. Insane, right?
Top-Viewed Matches of IPL 2025 on Jio Hotstar
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RCB absolutely dominated the viewer charts this season. Here’s how the top matches stacked up:
- RCB vs PBKS Final – 57.8 crore views
- RCB vs KKR – 41.4 crore views
- RCB vs CSK (1st encounter) – 37.3 crore views
- RCB vs CSK (2nd encounter) – 34 crore views
Clearly, fans couldn’t get enough of the Bengaluru boys this year.
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IPL 2025 Advertising? Big Numbers, Bigger Goals
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This wasn’t just a good season for cricket—it was massive for business too.
Jio Hotstar had set a target of generating ₹4,500 crore in ad revenue, driven by 32 major sponsorship deals and an ambitious goal of 100 million paid subscribers. Judging by the viewership numbers, they’re likely on track to crush that goal.
Franchise values also went sky-high, with legacy teams like Mumbai Indians, CSK, and RCB now reportedly valued at up to $2 billion each.
Final Whistle: RCB Wins the Trophy—and the Internet
RCB didn’t just win the IPL—they won hearts, screens, and every social feed across the country. After 18 years of heartbreaks, near-misses, and “maybe next time,” they finally brought the trophy home—and we were all watching.
With viewership numbers like these and a final that delivered both drama and dreams, IPL 2025 might go down as the most iconic season yet.
