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CSA celebrates record-breaking digital season

Cricket South Africa’s YouTube channel enjoyed its most successful digital streaming season to date in 2025-26.

The channel generated more than 21.5 million views, an increase of 186%. Watch time rose by 188%, while impressions climbed by 193%.

New subscribers increased by 199%, nearly tripling the channel’s following. Live streaming hours also grew by more than 36%.

CSA’s youth, domestic and women’s cricket content all attracted increased interest. The SA U19 inbound tour recorded 10.3 million views and growth of 1,815%.

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Most viewers watched on their phones, with mobile accounting for 85% of the audience.

The numbers cap a record-breaking season for CSA’s YouTube channel, driven by live matches, highlights and behind-the-scenes content.

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