I like how Seven replays some of the big moments in Hindi.
Makes more sense than some of Sevens commentators 
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It’s just a shitty Zoom greenscreen background now, looks much worse than the old setup he had. He’s holding the phone too so it looks shit.
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Nah, Kayo will be part of the broadcast deal. Having Seven there would mean no one chooses Kayo.
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Yep and Seven are just using the jersey names. which makes sense and makes it easier for people to know who is who in closer shots.
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I hate this. Who at Main Event has taken over CA? Every single thing, especially on Fox, is beating the life out of “Heavyweight Championship”, boxing references etc.
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Australia v India scores big for Seven
First Test reaches 6.7 million across Seven and 7plus Sport
The first showdown between Australia and India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test Series captured the attention of the nation, reaching 6.7 million people across Seven and 7plus Sport and dominating television and digital viewing.
The clash at Perth Stadium between the giants of world cricket in the first of five Tests delivered an average total TV audience of 663,000, including 1.01 million for the third session on day three and 997,000 for the third session on the first day.
The First Test, which saw India claim a 295-run victory over Australia, was the most-watched program in all people, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Test marked the first time men’s international cricket has been available to stream for free in Australia, ensuring everyone can be part of the Australia’s #1 summer sport – live. Also for the first time, Seven’s coverage on 7plus Sport included a secondary Hindi commentary feed.
Across the four days of the First Test, 7plus saw a 74% jump in audience compared to the same time last year. The cricket reached 520,000 people exclusively on 7plus and brought in 50,000 new registered users.
Cricket’s #1 commentary team presented the West Test, including the most famous name in Indian cricket – Sunil Gavaskar – cricket’s most astute caller Ricky Ponting, former Australian coach Justin Langer, Australian champion batsman Matthew Hayden, and former Australian ODI and T20I captain Aaron Finch.
Seven Network Director of Sport, Chris Jones, said: “Four epic days of a world-class performance from India has set us up for a thrilling Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series on Seven and 7plus Sport, and we’re just getting started.
“The atmosphere at Perth Stadium was electric and the fans at the ground, combined with audiences tuning in from home, helped create a spectacle that showcased why cricket is Australia’s number one summer sport.
“For the first time in history, Australians could stream the cricket in English or Hindi for free via 7plus Sport, and we are thrilled to have seen such impressive audience figures that complemented our linear broadcast,” he said.
Seven Network Head of Cricket, Joel Starcevic, said: “A brilliant century from King Kohli, his first in over 18 months, combined with a bowling masterclass from Jasprit Bumrah delivered an electrifying start to the Test summer on Seven and 7plus Sport.
"After a dominant performance by the touring side, the Australians will be determined to even the score when the action resumes on Friday, 6 December, at Adelaide Oval, and you can catch every ball live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
"But first, we’re excited to bring Australian viewers an epic week of WBBL Finals action, starting Wednesday night as the Sydney Thunder take on the Hobart Hurricanes. It all builds to the highly anticipated Final at the iconic MCG, hosted by the Melbourne Renegades, on Sunday, 1 December,” he said.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series continues on 6 December, with the start of the Second Test at Adelaide Oval, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Seven’s coverage of the WBBL is heating up, with The Knockout at 7.00pm AEDT on 27 November, The Challenger on 29 November and the zenith of the competition – The Final, hosted by the Melbourne Renegades – on 1 December. The Australia v India Women’s One Day International Series kicks off on 5 December, with the new Big Bash League season roaring to life on 15 December and the Australia v England Women’s Ashes Series launching on 12 January.
The First Test, by the numbers:
Day 3, Session 3: #1 program in all people, 25 to 54s, 16 to 39s. National reach 2.42 million, national audience 1.01 million.
Day 1, Session 3 : #1 program in all people, 25 to 54s, 16 to 39s. National reach 2.34 million, national audience 997,000.
Day 2, Session 3: #1 program in all people, 25 to 54s, 16 to 39s. National reach 1.98 million, national audience 792,000.
Day 4, Session 3: #1 program in 25 to 54s. National reach 1.82 million, national audience 577,000.
Day 3, Session 2: #4 program in all people. National reach 1.81 million, national audience 778,000.
Day 2, Session 2: #3 program in all people. National reach 1.73 million, national audience 767,000.
Day 1, Session 2 : #3 program in all people. National reach 1.64 million, national audience 742,000.
Day 2, Session 1: #4 program in all people. National reach 1.51 million, national audience 709,000.
Day 4, Session 2: National reach 1.45 million, national audience 589,000.
Day 3, Session 1: National reach 1.37 million, national audience 555,000.
Day 1, Session 1 : National reach 1.17 million, national audience 541,000.
Day 2, Lunch: National reach 1.14 million, national audience 664,000.
Day 3, Lunch: National reach 1.01 million, national audience 564,000.
Day 4, Session 1: National reach 1.01 million, national audience 412,000.
Day 1, Lunch : National reach 940,000, national audience 558,000.
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Not sure why Seven can’t promote WBBL to main channel, on nights like this? Seems a bit of a waste. Perhaps contratual or the advertiser rates that were made?
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Agree, I’ve been enjoying watching the WBBL on 7mate. I have it on now.
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The Thunder beat the Hurricanes by six wickets, and will travel to Brisbane tomorrow to face the Heat in Friday’s Challenger.
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The Renegades will face the Heat in the WBBL|10 final at the MCG this Sunday, after Brisbane beat the Thunder by nine wickets at Allan Border Field tonight.
Showers are forecast for Sunday, however there is a reserve day for Monday.
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No chance they will get a crowd Monday…
They might if it’s a night game, but showers are forecast for then too!
Should be dry if it’s a day game though.
There’s no way they would play it during the day on Monday, right?
BBL general manager Alistair Dobson said on ABC Radio’s Grandstand today that the WBBL final would be extended to 7pm Melbourne time if required. If the match could not be completed by 7pm, then the Renegades and the Heat would come back tomorrow. Dobson said the preference is to complete the final today even if it’s a 5 overs-per-side game.
It’s on the main channel too at the moment.
But if extra time is needed due to weather, coverage would probably move to 7mate sometime after 5pm.
On Seven, they were just talking about their WBBL Final coverage going “around the world” and being on the 7Plus app “wherever you are”.
I would have thought 7Plus would only work in Australia. Perhaps just the way they said it was misleading.
They probably have broadcast deals with other broadcasters in other countries.