ISLAMABAD: The 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup has witnessed a strong early response from cricket fans, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash attracting the highest number of ticket applications so far.
More than 1.1 million ticket applications were submitted during the opening weekend of the ballot, while over 320,000 fans have registered for tickets. The ballot will remain open until November 21.
2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup Ticket Demand Surges
The India-Pakistan fixture has received more than 110,000 ticket applications, making it the most sought-after match in the initial phase of the ballot.
The India-South Africa match has attracted more than 92,000 applications, while the India-Australia fixture has received over 86,000 applications, according to tournament organisers.
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The 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup will feature 14 teams and will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
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ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said the strong early demand reflects the global appeal and significance of the Cricket World Cup.
With the ticket ballot still open, organisers expect applications to rise further as fans seek tickets for some of the tournament’s most anticipated fixtures.
