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South Africa-Australia WTC Final Sets Record Viewership India
The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's set new viewership records, particularly in India, with 2.94 billion minutes of TV watch time and 47 million viewers on Star Sports, becoming the most-watched non-India Test match on the network. Digital platforms also saw unprecedented engagement with 225 million views, matching the 2023 final's figures. The match attracted 109,227 fans in the stadium and ended with South Africa's historic five-wicket victory, powered by Aiden Markram's century and Kagiso Rabada's nine-wicket haul. ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised the event's global appeal and the innovative coverage by Indian broadcaster JioStar, highlighting the enduring popularity of Test cricket beyond national affiliations. The final marked South Africa's first ICC trophy in over 25 years and was celebrated nationally and internationally for its high-quality cricket and dramatic finish. The competition's success demonstrated the strong, passionate following for the WTC format worldwide.

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