India-Pakistan Clash at 2027 ODI World Cup Sees 84 Lakh Ticket Requests for Just 34,000 Seats

India-Pakistan 2027 World Cup Match Draws Nearly 84 Lakh Ticket Applications

The India-Pakistan encounter at the 2027 ODI World Cup has witnessed extraordinary demand, attracting nearly 84 lakh ticket applications for a match that will have only 34,000 seats available. The high-profile game is scheduled to take place at Johannesburg’s The Wanderers Stadium on October 10.

Figures released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) show that the match has received 8,397,294 ticket requests through the ongoing ballot process. The overwhelming response highlights the global popularity of the India-Pakistan rivalry and the huge anticipation surrounding their World Cup meeting.

The tournament’s November 21 final, also scheduled at The Wanderers Stadium, is not far behind. It has recorded 7,900,944 ticket requests, placing it second among the most in-demand matches of the competition.

Overall, the ICC has received more than 120 million ticket applications from supporters in 193 countries. Around 2.8 million individual fans have registered for tickets, reflecting the massive interest in the upcoming tournament.

The 2027 ODI World Cup will mark the tournament’s return to Africa after a gap of 24 years. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the event, featuring 14 participating teams, 57 matches and 12 venues.

South Africa has emerged as the biggest centre of ticket demand, with more than 105 million requests recorded for 41 matches across eight venues. Matches featuring the home team alone have attracted approximately 26 million applications.

The ICC’s ticket ballot is scheduled to remain open until November 21, 2026. Supporters can submit applications through the official ICC ticketing portal. Where applications exceed available seats, successful fans will be chosen through a randomised selection process.