India Pakistan match draws 84 lakh requests
The India Pakistan match at the 2027 ODI World Cup has received 84 lakh ticket requests than The Wanderers Stadium can accommodate.
The match will be played in Johannesburg on October 10, 2027, with the venue having a capacity of around 34,000 spectators.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has received 8,397,294 applications for the match through its ticket ballot. This is the highest demand for any fixture in the tournament so far.
The demand for the India Pakistan match is even higher than the World Cup final. The final, scheduled to be played at The Wanderers Stadium on November 21, has received 7,900,944 ticket requests.
The demand is not limited to these two matches. The ICC has received more than 12 crore ticket applications from fans across 193 countries. Around 28 lakh unique fans have registered for the ballot.
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the 2027 ODI World Cup. The tournament will start on October 7, with India set to face Australia in the opening match.
India and Pakistan are placed in the same group alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and a qualifier. The other group features South Africa, England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and another qualifier.
How Can Fans Apply for World Cup Tickets?
Fans can enter the ICC ticket ballot without paying a registration fee. Despite, submitting an application does not guarantee a ticket.
If the number of requests is higher than the available seats, tickets will be allocated through a random selection process.
The ballot is scheduled to close on November 21, 2026, and successful applicants will be informed about their results.
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