JioStar broke TV viewership records as the India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 drew 20.6 crore TV viewers. The match, branded as the 'Greatest Rivalry,' garnered 2609 crore minutes of TV viewing time. An unexpected highlight was MS Dhoni and actor Sunny Deol watching together. India's final against New Zealand is on March 9.
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