PSL X proves doubters wrong with unprecedented viewership growth

[Ball Blazer]

The digital broadcast of HBL PSL 10 has already broken records. In just the first three matches, the tournament crossed 103 million total views. Over 24 million unique viewers tuned in through five major digital platforms: Tamasha, Myco, Daraz, Tapmad, and Begin.

For the first time, digital viewership has beaten TV ratings by a big margin. Each match is getting an average of 12 million views on digital, compared to 6.3 million on PTV Sports and 2.8 million on A Sports. Digital has about 30 percent more reach than television this season.

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1905462/h...-soars-past-100-million-in-just-three-matches

 

[moghul]

Its like Pakistan's economy is down the drain but Stock market is creating new record , its all cosmetics . I have lost all interest in PSL, every match I watch , switch TV channel to IPL to watch some exciting cricket. Cricket played in PSL this year is of such a low standard, one sided matches .

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Quite amazing, although the crowd strength in matches make you believe otherwise

 

[RyanRyan10]

Fans are enjoying Babar's batting even more

 

[Rana]

I guess it’s because fans have realised Babar and Rizwan will no longer hold the national team hostage.

 

[Bewal Express]

Quite amazing, although the crowd strength in matches make you believe otherwise

We live in Junta land so no one knows the truth but if it's true, good news

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Still can’t believe some people were opposed to the idea of having PSL go up against IPL.

We’ve taken advantage of the international window.

We’re not going to lose players due to international commitments.

Most of the foreign players that have signed up for the IPL wouldn’t even play in the PSL if it was held in Feb/Mar. And, even if they did it would’ve been for a couple of games.

PCB just needs to find better owners for Karachi and Multan.

 

[deep82]

Tbh what is this 826.5% viewship figure ?? What are the actual numbers? How did they arrive at this number?? Who are the agencies tracking the viewership data??

Too vague at the moment. I am sure there is solid Pakistan audience watching PSL but this seems a facesave.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Credit must be given to Mr Naqvi for taking the bold step.

 

[Barragan]

Still can’t believe some people were opposed to the idea of having PSL go up against IPL.

We’ve taken advantage of the international window.

We’re not going to lose players due to international commitments.

Most of the foreign players that have signed up for the IPL wouldn’t even play in the PSL if it was held in Feb/Mar. And, even if they did it would’ve been for a couple of games.

PCB just needs to find better owners for Karachi and Multan.

The most important thing is taking advantage of that international window

Like you said, majority of the players signed up by ipl wouldn't partake in the PSL anyway, so take advantage of guys like Finn, Billings, Daryl, Chapman, Short etc being available

We'll know the full results after the PSL is finished though

 

[Major]

Fake numbers.

Viewership is at all time low

 

[RyanRyan10]

Fake numbers.

Viewership is at all time low

Prove it

 

[sweep_shot]

Still can’t believe some people were opposed to the idea of having PSL go up against IPL.

We’ve taken advantage of the international window.

We’re not going to lose players due to international commitments.

Most of the foreign players that have signed up for the IPL wouldn’t even play in the PSL if it was held in Feb/Mar. And, even if they did it would’ve been for a couple of games.

PCB just needs to find better owners for Karachi and Multan.

I think all leagues should arrange T20 tournaments at the same time as IPL. This can break India's monopoly in the long run.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I think all leagues should arrange T20 tournaments at the same time as IPL. This can break India's monopoly in the long run.

That’ll never happen.

The BBL is held during the Australian summer months.

In the UK, our cricket season starts from end of May and runs till mid August.

Not sure about BPL, SAT20…

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Not sure about BPL, SAT20…

Plus most of the teams in all the other leagues are owned by IPL owners

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Fake numbers.

Viewership is at all time low

Yeah the figures look so dodgy...but any relevant facts much appreciated

 

[Devadwal]

I think all leagues should arrange T20 tournaments at the same time as IPL. This can break India's monopoly in the long run.

Start with BPL. Btw what happened to your new cricketing alliance lead by PCB and BCB? Ang updates?

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

PSL, BPL and IPL in the same window. They should have a champions league tournament with 2 of the best teams from each country.

 

[Savak]

PCB as usual releasing these big percentages without the actual numbers to make a proper assessment.

 

[jnaveen1980]

These are Donald Trump numbers lol

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I'm not sure why it's so hard to believe. 8x increase is for digital viewership only and it's possible that more people are watching on digital platforms than traditional

 

[Prince of Dorne]

PSL, BPL and IPL in the same window. They should have a champions league tournament with 2 of the best teams from each country.

No Rickshaw league please, we recently modified much of the border fencing solely to keep them out. Agree with PSL, would be exciting to watch.

 

[Prince of Dorne]

I think all leagues should arrange T20 tournaments at the same time as IPL. This can break India's monopoly in the long run.

All cool but at least get your own house in order first. Your BPL team owners can't even pay salaries on time, running sweatshops and owning sports franchise are not same.

*** me dum nhi, hum kisi se kam nahi

 

[emranabbas]

where is PSL showing on sky sports today?

Sky Cricket is showing IPL
sky Main is showing EFL
sky mix is showing showing some random stuff

 

[Bewal Express]

where is PSL showing on sky sports today?

Sky Cricket is showing IPL
sky Main is showing EFL
sky mix is showing showing some random stuff

On Geo

 

[Runner Up]

It could be true. I live in Karachi and stopped watching TV a couple of years ago. Everyone I meet whether in my circle or just in general public seems to say the same, they’ve lost interest in electronic media.That said, I still follow cricket regularly, but now it's entirely through digital platforms.

 

[Slim]

Its like Pakistan's economy is down the drain but Stock market is creating new record , its all cosmetics . I have lost all interest in PSL, every match I watch , switch TV channel to IPL to watch some exciting cricket. Cricket played in PSL this year is of such a low standard, one sided matches .

Ahh, we all know why everything is bad in Pakistan for you lot.

 

[BouncerGuy]

STAY ON TOPIC GUYS.. TALK ABOUT PSL AND CRICKET. NO POLITICAL REMARKS.

 

[Slim]

Tbh what is this 826.5% viewship figure ?? What are the actual numbers? How did they arrive at this number?? Who are the agencies tracking the viewership data??

Too vague at the moment. I am sure there is solid Pakistan audience watching PSL but this seems a facesave.

Its literally in the article if you had bothered reading it

 

[Slim]

Fake numbers.

Viewership is at all time low

And you say that based on?

 

[Slim]

PCB as usual releasing these big percentages without the actual numbers to make a proper assessment.

In the article it states the digital viewing number is averaging at 12 million. 12/x * 100 = 872% will give you the original figure.

 

[deep82]

You

Its literally in the article if you had bothered reading it

Do some mathematics for us and find us the actual numbers for PSL 9 and PSL 10.

Don't give us any formulas, get us the number since you have read the article.

 

[deep82]

That is some authenticity of that article....LOL...its an advetisement.

 

[Prince of Dorne]

You


Do some mathematics for us and find us the actual numbers for PSL 9 and PSL 10.

Don't give us any formulas, get us the number since you have read the article.

This reads like a classic 'Trust me Vro' type article aimed at the most gullible part of the Pakistani audience..

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

It's been 10 seasons and still the league has doubters and points to prove? Why does everything operates as a seige mentality?

 

[chakdeindian]

It's been 10 seasons and still the league has doubters and points to prove? Why does everything operates as a seige mentality?

As per your logic, Bangladesh premier League(BPL) has started in 2012 and running for more seasons than you. Do you mean it also has already proved its point..No of seasons doesn't matter..How much does the league grow over the years and how much your board and national team benefits out of it is the point..

 

[Master Blaster]

Article seems authentic.

PCB gave the official reason for poor attendance at the grounds.

 

[gazza619]

Still can’t believe some people were opposed to the idea of having PSL go up against IPL.

We’ve taken advantage of the international window.

We’re not going to lose players due to international commitments.

Most of the foreign players that have signed up for the IPL wouldn’t even play in the PSL if it was held in Feb/Mar. And, even if they did it would’ve been for a couple of games.

PCB just needs to find better owners for Karachi and Multan.

Good points. Never thought of it from this angle.