Nearly 3 Million Fans from 193 Countries Register; India vs Pakistan Clash Attracts More Than 8.3 Million Ticket Applications
Report By: Mehboob Ali Shaikh
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced extraordinary global demand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, with ticket applications surpassing an astonishing 120.8 million as of November 1.
Nearly 2.8 million unique fans from 193 countries have registered for the ticket ballot, highlighting the worldwide popularity of cricket ahead of the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
More than 32.5 million match registrations have already been recorded, demonstrating that fan interest extends beyond traditional high-profile encounters.
The India-Pakistan clash scheduled for October 10 in Johannesburg has attracted more than 8.39 million ticket applications, while the final has received approximately 7.9 million requests.
South Africa leads ticket demand, with more than 105 million applications for matches across its eight venues. Zimbabwe has recorded over 13.35 million applications, while Namibia has received more than two million requests.
Fans from South Africa, the United Kingdom, India, the United States and Australia are leading international registrations.
ICC officials have described the response as outstanding, highlighting the significance of bringing the Men’s Cricket World Cup back to Africa after 24 years.
The 2027 edition will feature 57 matches across 12 venues in the three host nations during October and November. It will also mark Namibia’s first time hosting Men’s Cricket World Cup matches, while Zimbabwe will showcase its new international stadium at Victoria Falls.
The ticket ballot is scheduled to close on November 21, and cricket fans worldwide are being encouraged to register for an opportunity to witness the global tournament.
The massive response underlines cricket’s growing international appeal and sets the stage for a spectacular World Cup in Africa in 2027.
