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India-Australia Test series draws highest viewership
The Test series delivered a total of 1.1 billion gross impressions with the third Test match itself recording 383 million viewership.
Written by Press Trust of India
Published: Apr 12, 2017, 09:33 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 12, 2017, 09:33 PM (IST)


New Delhi: The recent four-match Test series between India and Australia has drawn a record number of eyeballs. As India consolidated their position as the No. 1 Test team having defeating Australia 2-1 during the series that concluded last month, Star Sports delivered record viewership numbers.”The #TestofTheBest campaign for the India-Australia Test series delivered on its promise becoming the highest rated Test series in the history of BARC,” a statement from Star Sports said. The Test series delivered a total of 1.1 billion gross impressions with the third Test match itself recording 383 million viewership. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs Australia, 4th Test at Dharamsala
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