Demand for tickets to the Pakistan-India match at the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup has broken previous records, with organisers receiving approximately 8.4 million applications nearly a year before the tournament.
According to tournament organisers, the demand for the high-profile match between the arch-rivals has already exceeded applications for the World Cup final by around 400,000.
The tournament has received more than 120 million ticket applications overall, highlighting strong interest in the 2027 edition. Around three million fans from 193 countries have entered the ticket ballot, with applications remaining open until November 21, 2026.
The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21. A total of 14 teams are scheduled to compete in the tournament.