IPL 17’s opening day registers record-breaking viewership: Broadcaster | Cricket News – Times of India
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NEW DELHI: The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League kicked off with record-breaking viewership figures, as confirmed by the tournament's official broadcaster. A staggering 16.8 crore viewers tuned in to witness the exhilarating clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22.Disney Star revealed that the opening day of the tournament also saw an unprecedented watch-time of 1276 crore minutes, marking the highest-ever for the inaugural day of any IPL season.This metric reflects the cumulative time spent by viewers immersed in the game.Also Read: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Live scoreFurthermore, the inaugural day of the 17th IPL season witnessed a historic peak TV concurrency, with 6.1 crore viewers tuning in simultaneously to the broadcast...