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India-Pakistan World Cup match gets 1 lakh ticket applications in 3 days
More than one lakh applications have been submitted for tickets to the India-Pakistan match in the 2027 ODI World Cup in just three days. The match will be played at Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium, which has a capacity of 34,000.
Overall, 11 lakh applications have been made for the entire tournament, with over 3.2 lakh fans registered in the ticket ballot. Registration for the ballot, which is free, is open until 21 November and selections will be made randomly. The India-Australia match has drawn over 86,000 applications, while around 69,000 applications have come for the final on 21 November.
The tournament, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will begin with a Super Series stage before the group stage, followed by a Super-7 round and semi-finals.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The extraordinary demand for India-Pakistan tickets, with over one lakh applications for a stadium of 34,000 seats, underscores the match's unique commercial draw. The ICC's random ballot process means early registration offers no advantage, but the 21 November deadline for applications is the key date for fans. The new tournament format, starting with a Super Series for the lowest-ranked teams, adds a layer of complexity but the public's focus remains on the marquee fixtures. How the ICC manages the vast gap between demand and supply for this single match will test the ballot system's credibility.
Source: bhaskar.com
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