Nine gets its own ‘Big Bash’ as international T20 with Sri Lanka performs well

February 18, 2017 11:12

The Nine Network enjoyed a successful night in the ratings with the T20 international between Australia and Sri Lanka capturing an audience of 668,000 across the five metro markets despite Australia’s loss.

Australia’s clash with Sri Lanka was the top non-news show of the night.

The evening was dominated by news, with Seven News at 6pm filling the top spot with 926,000, followed by Seven News/Today Tonight at 6.30pm with 839,000.

Seven’s flagship Friday night show, Better Homes and Gardens at 7pm pulled 636,000, edging out ABC News at the same time with 625,000.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

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