A record 8.4 million applications have been received for tickets to the group-stage match between Pakistan and India in next year’s Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Tournament organizers announced on Monday that arch-rivals Pakistan and India will face each other on October 10, 2027, at the historic Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In terms of demand for tickets, the final match is no exception; approximately 8 million applications have been received for it.
According to the organizers, approximately 3 million fans from 193 countries have so far submitted applications for the ticket lottery. This phase for ticket applications will continue until November 21.
This 14-team global tournament, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, will take place from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
According to the organizers, over 120 million ticket applications have been received for the event, reflecting the extraordinary interest among fans.
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