The India vs Pakistan rivalry is one of the greatest cricket rivalries in the world. The political issues between the two countries also make it a must-watch clash for every cricket fan. India vs. Pakistan matches have delivered some thrilling cricket moments over the years, like Virat Kohli’s iconic unbeaten 82 at Melbourne, Shahid Afridi’s sixes to R. Ashwin, Sachin Tendulkar’s 98 at Centurion, and more. In this article, we will discuss which India vs Pakistan match recorded the highest viewership in history.
What is the highest viewership of India vs Pakistan?
The India vs Pakistan game always attracts high viewership from not just the two countries but from all around the world. We have seen some high-intensity matches between two teams over the years. Here is the India vs. Pakistan match that recorded the highest viewership in history.
According to the Guinness World Records, the India vs Pakistan match at the 2019 Cricket World Cup holds the biggest viewership record in cricket history with approximately 1 billion viewers worldwide. This figure represents total worldwide cumulative audience reach (TV + global distribution).
This, the India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, was played on 16 June 2019 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Stretford.
Rohit Sharma smashed 140 runs off 133 balls in this match, including 14 fours and 3 sixes, helping India to put up a total of 336 in 50 overs. In response, Pakistan managed to score 212 in 40 overs, and India won the match by 89 runs (DLS method). Rohit Sharma was awarded the player of the match award for his outstanding innings.
Now all eyes will be on the next India vs Pakistan game set to be played on 15 February 2026 at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo. After all the boycott drama and the Pakistan government's interference and so much political pressure, the match is expected to be one of the most widely watched games of cricket.
