The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is shattering viewership records, with over 60 million tuning in for the first 13 matches, a five-fold increase. The India-Pakistan clash alone drew 28.4 million viewers, becoming the most-watched women's international cricket match ever. This surge in engagement signals a promising future for women's cricket.
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