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CricFan & Radio City partner to put fans in the spotlight ahead of T-20 World Cup
Mumbai: CricFan, a dynamic fan-centric platform for cricket enthusiasts, has announced a strategic partnership with one of India’s leading radio stations – Radio City, to amplify fan engagement ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the cricket entertainment industry through innovative formats and interactive fan experiences.
CricFan has been at the forefront of cricket entertainment, introducing inventive TV formats such as FanzoneTV, Cricket Chirps, and Queens of Cricket. These shows have created a space for fans to come together and share their passion for the sport and its superstars. Building on this success, CricFan recently launched CricWin, a fun and engaging free-to-play contest designed to bring the cricketing community even closer.
The partnership with Radio City is set to take fan engagement to new heights by offering fans an opportunity to be part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 craze via CricWin. CricFan founder Marc Hayward expressed “India has always been at the top when it comes to cheering for Cricket. Fans always want to feel involved with their favourite teams; honestly, without them, there is no thrill in the sport. Our main idea behind the partnership with RadioCity is based on the same. CricWin’s free-to-play contest is just a simple way for the fans to feel involved in being the 12th man of the team and also stand a chance to win gifts of great value.”
In this association, India’s first private FM station, Radio City will promote CricWin through prominent mentions by popular RJs and on-air promotions in cities with high radio penetration, such as Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Bangalore. These cities were selected for their significant cricket fan base, ensuring maximum participation in CricFan’s free-to-play prize competition platform – CricWin.
In return, CricFan will provide Radio City with exclusive content integration as the ‘exclusive title sponsor,’ including in-show call-outs, graphics, and co-branded promotional assets on social media for its flagship podcast series – FANZONE UNPLUGGED.
CricWin is the sister company of CricFan that allows cricket fans to participate in free-to-play contests and win exciting prizes like merchandise of your favourite cricket teams, signed cricket items, electronic gadgets, and many more. To participate in the free giveaway at CricWin, visit https://giveaway.cricfan.tv/, click on the play now button, enter your details, and submit an entry to try your luck at winning.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
