JOHANNESBURG: The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash at next year’s Men’s Cricket World Cup has attracted nearly 8.4 million ticket applications, making it the most sought-after match of the tournament, organisers said on Monday.
The arch-rivals are scheduled to meet on October 10, 2027, at The Wanderers in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The World Cup final, which will also be held at the 34,000-capacity venue, has received almost eight million ticket requests, placing it just behind the India-Pakistan encounter in demand.
Organisers said nearly three million fans from 193 countries had submitted applications during the ticket ballot window, which will remain open until November 21.
The 14-team tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
Overall, the event has generated more than 120 million ticket requests, reflecting strong global interest in the competition.
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The India-Pakistan rivalry remains one of cricket’s biggest attractions, with matches between the two sides regularly drawing massive television audiences and intense fan interest.
