{
  "id": 12386132,
  "title": "India vs Pak clash fuels ODI WC 2027 ticket frenzy as demand crosses 1.1 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/india-vs-pak-clash-fuels-odi-wc-2027-ticket-frenzy-as-demand-crosses",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/india-vs-pakistan-clash-fuels-odi-world-cup-2027-ticket-frenzy-as-demand-crosses-1-1-million/articleshow/134741885.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEW DELHI: The ticket election for the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup has surged past 1.1 million requests, with the conflict between India and Pakistan standing out as the most popular contest, just days after the ballot opened on October 1. In addition to India's other notable matches, the demand for tickets is also sky-high for games against South Africa and Australia. As the registration period extends until November 21, it's evident that cricket fans worldwide are eager to partake in this major sporting event.\n\nThe October 10 India-Pakistan group-stage match in Johannesburg has garnered over 110,000 ticket applications, making it the most desired fixture to date. The fervor is not limited to the classic India-Pakistan rivalry, as the India-South Africa game has received more than 92,000 requests, and the India-Australia matchup has attracted over 86,000 applications. Consequently, India's first three big group-stage matches rank at the top of ticket demand, demonstrating the vast fan base of the Indian cricket team even before the tournament commences.\n\nIndia's campaign kicks off against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7, followed by a clash with Pakistan three days later in Johannesburg. The South African fixture is another highly anticipated match that draws significant interest from fans across the globe. The pre-seeded Super 7 match against Pakistan on November 7 has already secured nearly 78,000 applications, placing it as the fourth most sought-after contest so far. The November 21 final has also garnered close to 69,000 applications, indicating the immense anticipation surrounding the tournament's most anticipated matches, even before the group stage begins.\n\nICC CEO Sanjog Gupta expressed satisfaction with the early ticket application figures, which underscore the stature and global reach of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. He stated, \"One million ticket applications in just over 48 hours of opening the ticket ballot is a demonstration of the attention, stature, and affiliation for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. ICC events are now spectacles which transcend cultural and geographic boundaries and serve as platforms to widen and deepen fandom for the sport.\"\n\nThe 2027 tournament will be a return to Africa for a major ICC men's event after a two-decade absence, with hosting duties shared by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The competition kicks off with the Super Series in Namibia on October 2, followed by the group stage on October 7. The final is slated for Johannesburg on November 21. The early ticket response has been hailed as a strong signal of the global interest in the tournament and a significant opportunity for cricket to expand its reach across the continent.",
  "summary": "More than 1.1 million ticket applications have been submitted for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. The interest is particularly high for the India-Pakistan match, which has attracted over 110,000 applications. Other key fixtures involving India, including matches against South Africa and Australia, are also in great demand. The ballot for tickets will remain open until November 21, allowing fans…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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