Dubai, October 9: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has received more than 100,000 ticket applications for the highly anticipated India versus Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, highlighting the enormous global interest in one of cricket’s biggest rivalries.
According to the ICC, the India-Pakistan fixture scheduled for October 10, 2027, is currently the most sought-after match of the tournament. The 14-team World Cup will be held across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
The governing body said ticket demand for the tournament has crossed the one-million mark since the ballot registration process opened on October 1, 2026. More than 320,000 fans have registered for the ballot, submitting applications for matches across the three host countries.
Following the India-Pakistan encounter, the South Africa versus India match has attracted more than 86,000 applications, while India’s clash against Australia has received over 80,000 applications.
Another scheduled encounter between India (A1) and Pakistan (A3), listed for November 7 as part of the pre-seeded Super 7 stage, has received approximately 75,000 applications, making it the fourth most in-demand fixture on the ICC’s list.
Meanwhile, the tournament final, scheduled to take place at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, has attracted nearly 65,000 ticket applications.
The ICC said ticket prices would start at USD 9.62 (R158) for entry-level seats and go up to USD 31.31 (R514) for the highest-tier matches. Special pricing arrangements have also been planned for families, students, pensioners, local early-bird allocations, community clubs and school groups.
ICC Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta said the strong response within the first few days of the ballot demonstrated the tournament’s stature and the passion of cricket fans worldwide.
He added that major ICC events increasingly transcend cultural and geographical boundaries, providing opportunities to expand the sport’s global fan base.
Gupta also described the tournament as a significant moment for Africa, which is set to host a major ICC men’s event on the continent for the first time in two decades.
Fans can continue registering for the ticket ballot and selecting their preferred matches through the ICC’s official website until November 21, 2026.
