The Pakistan-India match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup has emerged as the most sought-after fixture in the tournament's ticket ballot, with more than 110,000 applications submitted within the opening days.
The two rivals are scheduled to meet on October 10, 2027, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, as part of the tournament's group stage.
The Pakistan-India encounter is not the only fixture generating major interest. South Africa vs India has received more than 92,000 applications, while India vs Australia has attracted over 86,000.
The figures show the strong demand surrounding matches involving some of the tournament's biggest cricketing teams, with India featuring in all three of the fixtures that have received the highest number of applications so far.
The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the 14-team tournament scheduled to run from October 2 to November 21.
Fans can continue registering for the ticket ballot until November 21, 2026. Entering the ballot is free, but submitting an application does not guarantee a ticket.
When applications exceed the number of available seats for a particular match, tickets will be allocated through a random draw.
The Pakistan-India match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup has emerged as the most sought-after fixture in the tournament’s ticket ballot, with more than 110,000 applications submitted within the opening days.
The Pakistan-India match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup has emerged as the most sought-after fixture in the tournament's ticket ballot, with more than 110,000 applications submitted within the opening days.
The two rivals are scheduled to meet on October 10, 2027, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, as part of the tournament's group stage.
The Pakistan-India encounter is not the only fixture generating major interest. South Africa vs India has received more than 92,000 applications, while India vs Australia has attracted over 86,000.
The figures show the strong demand surrounding matches involving some of the tournament's biggest cricketing teams, with India featuring in all three of the fixtures that have received the highest number of applications so far.
The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the 14-team tournament scheduled to run from October 2 to November 21.
Fans can continue registering for the ticket ballot until November 21, 2026. Entering the ballot is free, but submitting an application does not guarantee a ticket.
When applications exceed the number of available seats for a particular match, tickets will be allocated through a random draw.
