ISLAMABAD: Cricket fans have shown overwhelming interest in the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup, with more than 1.1 million ticket applications submitted during the opening weekend of the ballot, organisers said on Tuesday.
𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🎟️
The #CWC27 ticket ballot registrations attract a soaring global demand 🤩
Register now! Ticket ballot open till November 21, 2026 🗳️ https://t.co/u19PDJepIF https://t.co/vjUar2eK9i
— ICC (@ICC) October 6, 2026
More than 320,000 fans have registered for the ticket ballot, which will remain open until November 21, as anticipation builds for the 14-team tournament to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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India-Pakistan match draws biggest demand
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash has emerged as the biggest attraction so far, receiving more than 110,000 ticket applications, underlining the enduring global appeal of the arch-rivals.
🚨 THE GREATEST RIVALRY FOR A REASON.
– 100,000+ ticket applications received for India vs Pakistan at the 2027 World Cup.
– No other fixture has generated this much demand. https://t.co/v79NxvOmnh
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) October 6, 2026
ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said the unprecedented early demand reflected the stature of the World Cup and the passion surrounding international cricket.
“More than 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,” Gupta said.
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The India-South Africa fixture has attracted more than 92,000 applications, while over 86,000 applications have been submitted for the India-Australia match.
World Cup to begin in October 2027
The 14-team tournament will be staged across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
With the ticket ballot still open, organisers expect demand to increase further as fans compete for seats at one of cricket’s biggest global events.
