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Pakistan’s 25-match broadcasting rights worth ₹55 crore less than India’s single match

Pakistan cricket has been going through a tough phase both on and off the field. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suffered a massive blow in the broadcasting market after the team ended the Asian Games 2026 with a silver medal…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 1:20 PM
Pakistan’s 25-match broadcasting rights worth ₹55 crore less than India’s single match
Key Things to Know
  • Pakistan's entire 25-match broadcasting package is valued at ₹55 crore less than a single Indian international match.
  • PTV Sports secured the domestic broadcast rights for PKR 350 million as the sole bidder.
  • The PCB settled for PKR 250 million below its original PKR 600 million reserve price.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sold domestic broadcast rights for 25 upcoming home matches to sole bidder PTV Sports for PKR 350 million. The entire package is valued at around ₹12.25 crore in Indian currency, which is approximately ₹55 crore less than the ₹67.75 crore valuation of a single international match in India.

The rights package covers five Tests, 14 ODIs, and six T20Is against Sri Lanka, England, and Ireland. The PCB's final sale fell PKR 250 million below its PKR 600 million reserve price, highlighting a massive financial disparity compared to the BCCI's ₹5,963 crore bilateral rights deal.

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