Disney Star revealed that the opening day of the tournament also saw an unprecedented watch-time of 1276 crore minutes, marking the highest-ever for the inaugural day of any IPL season. This metric reflects the cumulative time spent by viewers immersed in the game. In the digital realm, JioCinema also witnessed remarkable traction, recording a viewership of 11.3 crore on the first day of the IPL. This marked a significant 51 percent surge compared to the viewership figures on day one of the IPL 2023.