The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match held today in Dubai reportedly saw a much lower viewership compared to past encounters due to several factors including political tensions, boycott calls following the Pahalgam terror attack, and Pakistan's weakened team competitiveness. Estimates indicate that while historically such matches drew hundreds of millions of viewers (e.g., around 268 million TV viewers in India in 2017, and 273 million globally in 2019), this match recorded the lowest viewership in India in the last 10 years. Streaming and TV viewership were significantly down compared to the peak numbers from previous years. The stands at Dubai stadium were also notably empty, reflecting reduced attendance and interest.
Despite the boycott calls and political controversy, tens of millions likely still tuned in but nowhere near the record-breaking figures this rivalry usually commands. The exact count is not publicly specified but it is clear the numbers this time are significantly diminished compared to the usual blockbuster viewership of India vs Pakistan cricket matches.
