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Nearly 8.4 Million Ticket Requests Received for India and Pakistan's 2027 World Cup Clash

Organisers said nearly 3 million fans from 193 countries entered the ballot as demand surges for the 34,000-seat venue.

  • Organizers reported on Nov 2 that nearly 8.4 million ticket applications were received for India and Pakistan's group-stage clash at the Cricket World Cup, reflecting intense global interest in the rivalry.
  • The rivals are set to clash at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on October 10, 2027, a venue holding only 34,000 spectators despite the massive demand for tickets.
  • More than 120 million total ticket requests have been received for the Cricket World Cup overall, with the final at the same Wanderers venue drawing almost eight million applications.
  • Nearly three million fans from 193 countries have applied for tickets during the ballot window for the tournament co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, which remains open until November 21.
  • India has won their past nine meetings against Pakistan, though the latter seeks their first victory since the Asia Cup; teams advancing through the Super 7 stage will reach the semi-finals.
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SportzCraazy broke the news on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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