According to a Cricket Australia media release, there was a considerable 15% increase in the BBL Finals viewership compared to the previous season. 5.64 million fans watched the BBL Finals week, which comprised the Eliminator, the Qualifier, the Knockout, the Challenger, and the Finale.
BBL retained its tag of the most-watched sporting league in Australia on a per-game basis. The Big Bash League had an average viewership of 7,35,000 viewers per match in the tenth edition.
One of the significant reasons behind the rise in viewership was the aggressive display of batting in the tournament. This year, the average first innings score in BBL matches was 168.1 — the highest in BBL history. This season recorded the most sixes (643) in BBL history. The organizers also permitted the teams to have three foreign players, which resulted in top-quality cricket matches.
Over 500,000 fans attended BBL10 matches in COVID-safe venues
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the sports world hard. The BCCI organized IPL 2020 behind closed doors in the UAE, while many international games have also taken place with no fans.
As the situation is much better Down Under, Cricket Australia could invite fans to COVID-safe venues in seven states and territories. According to the media release, 522,140 fans enjoyed BBL10 live at the stadium.
Cricket Australia’s Head of Big Bash Leagues, Alistair Dobson was thrilled after the tenth season’s success.
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