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Cricket has over 2.5 billion fans worldwide, making it the second most popular sport after football — concentrated in South Asia, England, Australia, and the Caribbean. The ICC Cricket World Cup, held every four years, is the sport's premier event. India vs. Pakistan matches are the most watched cricket events, drawing over 1 billion viewers.
The Indian Premier League (IPL), a Twenty20 franchise tournament, is the most lucrative cricket competition with annual revenues exceeding $11 billion. Test cricket — the five-day format — remains the sport's highest form, demanding skill, concentration, and endurance over five days. The 2023 IPL final drew 420 million viewers in India alone.
# Top 10 Cricket World Cup facts
- 1Cricket has 2.5 billion fans — second only to football in global popularity
- 2An India vs. Pakistan World Cup match can draw over 1 billion television viewers
- 3The Indian Premier League (IPL) is valued at over $11 billion — one of the world's most valuable sporting leagues
Fascinating Facts
- ◆Cricket has 2.5 billion fans — second only to football in global popularity
- ◆An India vs. Pakistan World Cup match can draw over 1 billion television viewers
- ◆The Indian Premier League (IPL) is valued at over $11 billion — one of the world's most valuable sporting leagues
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