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There were concerns around PSL 2025: Will it attract the public? Over -leap with the tenth edition IPL, the most followed franchise Cricket League. Then it was feared that the disappointing performance of Pakistan’s national teams in the recent high -profile white ball international events could keep people away.
Yes, Karachi matches were poor, but people defeated Rawalpindi Stadium. It has a mixed bag at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore: 50 -90 %. Most matches go to the thrilling wire well -competing.
However, the most striking fact is the digital view of the digital. PSLX recorded an incredible 826.5 % increase in digital direct streaming viewers in its first week compared to the last season, and in the first 12 matches there were more than 1.1 billion opinions.
This extraordinary digital growth expresses the transfer of Pakistanis to the use of cricket. PSL can proudly count himself in the events of the most seen digital sports in South Asia.
In the first three matches, there were 477.7 million live stream opinions, which were more than eight times (57.8 million) last year during the same period: 1: 137.6 million views. Match 2: 253.5 million views. Match 3: 86.5 million views.
Following the league has played a role. But this rapidly PCB planned digital first approach is very obligatory, highlighting direct series, short form content, and on -demand to engage the fast -moving online viewers.
For this, the PSL extended the partnership with the OTT streaming platforms that provide wider access and the first engagement of mobile.
PCB government media channels have acquired amazing figures in all platforms.
According to Match 21: Total feedback: 1.4 billion+ Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, T -Taktok, and X. View Time: 604 million minutes
The new followers received: 1.29 million
Get + Feedback: 870.4 million
Total engagements PCB Digital: 45.02 million (likes, shares, comments). It was possible due to a well -designed strategy, which included a mixture of match highlights, materials behind the curtains, player features and fans’ rails.
Economics and relief also played a role. For a common man in this country, tickets are expensive. In addition to the family of five, it costs a lot of transportation and freshness costs. Seeing digital indicates it. In cities, big and small, every other person has a smart phone.
In urban areas, a large majority of homes have a laptop. For the first time, the introduction of Urdu language commentary has also played an important role in the growing PSL audience.
The major partnership factors include penetration, progress in streaming infrastructure and the emergence of the first generation of mobile.
During the period, fans establish a strong commitment to the team. It is widely seen in many sports, especially in football. Supporters see it as an extension of their identity.
It has also surrounded the 10 -year -old PSL. For example, Pathans follow Peshawar Zalmi everywhere. I belong to the old school that believes that Test cricket is real cricket, yet I follow the Lahore Qalandars and want to perform well.
The sports trade is also occupying the market. Supporters are seen wearing flags and jersey of the franchise team. This fan has entered into a new era of online engagement. Fans contact their team and fellow supporters through social media and online forums.
Some of the key technologies used in PSL -10 have made digital watching more interesting and enjoying: 1. Direct visuals of real-time player and field tracking-fielding positions, batsman POV, mobility path, and wagon wheels and cardiacs directly visual.
2. Advanced Motion and Speed Analytics-Supported, spirits speed, throwing time, distance catch, bowler run-up tracking, and runout malfunction.
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4. Performance -based rating – Power Index (Last 3 PSL Over form), MVP match, and Series MVP to perform high performance.
5. Increase data ready for fantasy – direct updates and smart matters to support fans’ engagement and fantasy league participation.
The extraordinary growth of PSL X in the digital audience indicates a new era in the country’s cricket economy. Digital landscape is developing for PSL and other leagues. The lines between traditional broadcasting and digital engagement are rapidly fading.
Interactive features rapid progress, real -time fan engagement and tech broadcasting clearly show that the future of cricket viewers will be determined by the digital platform.
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