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India tour drives record New Zealand cricket ticket sales
New Zealand Cricket said Thursday that a record 26,000 tickets were sold in the first 48 hours of its pre-sale, driven by demand for India's all-format tour starting in October. The white-ball…
New Zealand Cricket said Thursday that a record 26,000 tickets were sold in the first 48 hours of its pre-sale, driven by demand for India's all-format tour starting in October. The white-ball games at Auckland's Eden Park, the 4th T20I and the 1st ODI, are the top sellers. Christchurch's Hagley Oval is near sellout for the two opening T20Is on October 22 and 24, and the final Test from November 27.
NZC Chief Marketing Officer Glenn Critchley said prices were kept at last season's level, under NZ$30 per ticket with the Cricket Nation access code. The general public sale opens on September 7. Group packages and venue bundles are also available.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Indian cricket tours have long been a financial windfall for host boards, but this New Zealand season is unprecedented in early demand. NZC kept ticket prices flat from last year, suggesting they expected strong interest but possibly not this pace. The 12-match itinerary is one of the longest bilateral tours by India in recent years, covering all three formats. For NZC, which relies heavily on touring sides to fill stadiums, the quick sellout of smaller venues like Hagley Oval shows the league of the Men in Blue's fanbase abroad. The general public sale on September 7 will test whether this is pent-up member demand or a broader surge.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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