India-Pakistan World Cup Clash Gets 8.4m Ticket Requests
The India-Pakistan 2027 World Cup match has received 8.4 million ticket requests, exceeding demand for the tournament final.
Huge Demand for India-Pakistan Match
The group-stage clash between Pakistan and India at the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has attracted nearly 8.4 million ticket applications, highlighting strong global interest in the fixture.
The two teams are scheduled to meet on October 10, 2027, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The venue has a capacity of around 34,000 spectators.
Final Also Receives Millions of Requests
The World Cup final, scheduled for November 21 at the same stadium, has received nearly 7.9 million ticket applications.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), total requests for the tournament had exceeded 120 million by November 1. Around 2.8 million unique fans from 193 countries had registered during the ballot process.
Ticket Ballot Remains Open
The 2027 tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with 14 teams competing across 57 matches at 12 venues.
The ticket registration ballot is scheduled to close on November 21, 2026. Applications do not guarantee tickets, as a random selection process will determine access to purchase when demand exceeds available seats.
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