The International Cricket Council reported receiving over 120 million total ticket applications from 2.8 million unique accounts across 193 countries since the ballot launched on October 1. The rivalry match drew 8.4 million requests, outpacing the nearly eight million recorded for the November 21 final scheduled in the same host city. Running from October 7 to November 21, the tournament spans 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Notably, African supporters have contributed 14.9 million requests to the total tally as the continent prepares to stage matches across three co-host nations.
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Global demand has surpassed 120 million ticket applications submitted by 2.8 million acco…: Global demand has surpassed 120 million ticket applications submitted by 2.8 million accounts across 193 nations.
The 2027 tournament marks the first time Africa has hosted the men's Cricket World Cup si…: The 2027 tournament marks the first time Africa has hosted the men's Cricket World Cup since 2003.
Prospective tournament attendees have until midnight Central African Time on November 21…: Prospective tournament attendees have until midnight Central African Time on November 21 to submit their ticket applications.
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ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10, 2027, match in Johannesburg.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it has received nearly 8.5 million ticket requests for a group stage match between India and Pakistan at next year’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa.
A World Cup cricket match between the South Asian rivals traditionally draws the highest ticket requests, barring the final, but the demand for the October 10, 2027, match has surpassed that for the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, the sport’s global governing body said on Monday.
The South Asian neighbours will meet at the Wanderers cricket ground in Johannesburg during the initial round-robin-style phase of the tournament.
“The clash between India and Pakistan has drawn 8.4 million ticket requests, with the tournament’s final on November 21 in the same city trailing close behind with nearly eight million,” the ICC said in a statement.
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