The Big Cricket League (BCL) tournament has set a new benchmark with its impressive viewership records with 16.1 million in both the live streaming and broadcasting platforms Sports Network and FanCode.
The tournament was held from December 12 to December 22, 2024, in Surat with star former players like Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Yusuf Pathan, Herschelle Gibbs, Imran Tahir, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and others.
BCL records 16.1 million viewership
The inaugural season of the Big Cricket League achieved a live viewership of 16.1 million across television and digital platforms over 10 match days and 18 T20 matches. Additionally, the BCL garnered a global reach of over 200 million across digital, print, and social media during its first season.
Dilip Vengsarkar, Big Cricket League Commissioner, said, “The Big Cricket League is a project that aims at fulfilling dreams of those who could never get a chance to play at the highest level. The cricket was fantastic, talent on display was exceptional and the viewership numbers are a testimony to the hard work put in by the team.”
Rudra Pratap Singh, Founder & President of Big Cricket League, said “We are delighted with the viewership numbers of Big Cricket League Season 1 and the response we have received across the world. I was happy with the cricket quality & am really proud of the amateur cricketers, who went neck-to-neck with former international stars, producing top quality cricket.”
Annirudh Chauhan, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Big Cricket League, said, “The viewership numbers of Big Cricket League Season 1 are a testament to the uniqueness & brilliance of our concept, which sets it apart from other cricket leagues happening across the world. We have received a brilliant response from brands, sponsors & our broadcast partners & it gives us the impetus to make Season 2 bigger, better & blockbuster.”
Sana Raees Khan, Owner of Mumbai Marines, said, “I already expected the inaugural season of the league to be blockbuster but my team being crowned champion is like an icing on the cake. I am thrilled for the entire team, the league including & especially the local aspiring cricketers, who got a chance to rub shoulders with the likes of Irfan Pathan and other international players. Mumbai Marines stood tall against every challenge and proved that this win is for our team, our fans, and the spirit of the game. We celebrate today, but we set our sights on even greater heights! It only gets bigger from here! Onward and Upward!”
BCL inaugural season won by Mumbai Marines
The Mumbai Marines, captained by former Indian bowler Irfan Pathan won the league’s inaugural round.
The BCL, a first-of-its-kind cricket league, brought together 60 amateur cricket players and 48 former international and first-class players from throughout the globe. The players were chosen via trials held throughout India.
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