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IPL 2024: Star Sports registers a record 510 million viewers in 51 matches

Tata IPL 2024: Star Sports experienced an 18% increase from the previous edition in terms of total watch time, with viewers spending 356,000 million minutes

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Rimjhim Singh New Delhi
3 min read Last Updated : May 10 2024 | 6:52 PM IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 registered a record viewership for the first 51 matches at a staggering 510 million viewers, broadcaster Disney Star announced.

With only 17 matches remaining until the finals of the Tata IPL 2024, cricket enthusiasm has reached new heights, setting records in the sport and in terms of viewership.

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According to the data from the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), Star Sports, Disney Star's broadcasting channel for IPL 2024, has garnered 510 million viewers in the first 51 matches played. This marks a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous high recorded in 2019 for the same number of matches.

Tata IPL 2024: Watch time of 356,000 million minutes

Additionally, the broadcaster has experienced an 18 per cent increase from the previous edition in terms of total watch time, with viewers spending a staggering 356,000 million minutes.

IPL 2024: 19 per cent increase in TVR

Disney Star also witnessed a 19 per cent increase in TVR (television viewership rating) for the first 51 matches, compared to the 2021 season.

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In a release, Disney Star said, "The Tata IPL 2024 season is reaching its fever pitch, and Star Sports is capturing the electrifying race to the playoffs with unique surround programming. The battle for the top four positions is set to go down to the wire, promising thrilling and exceptionally close matchups, making it one of the most compelling races in IPL history."

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This year, Star Sports has collaborated with Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV to provide IPL matches in 4K resolution and introduced value-added services.

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First Published: May 10 2024 | 11:33 AM IST

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