ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has received more than 120 million ticket applications, highlighting massive global interest ahead of the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), a total of 120,809,467 ticket applications had been submitted by November 1, 2026. Around 2.8 million cricket fans from 193 countries have registered for the opportunity to attend the competition.
The latest figures show strong demand for the 14-team tournament, particularly for major fixtures involving traditional cricket rivals.
The India-Pakistan encounter and the tournament final have emerged as two of the most sought-after matches in the ticket ballot.
The 2027 Cricket World Cup will run from October 2 to November 21, with 57 matches scheduled across 12 venues in the three host nations.
India vs Pakistan Match Receives Nearly 8.4 Million Ticket Applications
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan fixture has attracted the highest reported demand among the tournament’s major matches.
The ICC confirmed that 8,397,294 ticket applications had been received for the group-stage encounter scheduled for October 10, 2027, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The match is expected to attract worldwide attention because of the historic rivalry between the two cricketing nations.
Millions of supporters from Pakistan, India and other countries are hoping to watch the teams compete in one of international cricket’s biggest fixtures.
However, the number of applications does not represent confirmed ticket purchases or guaranteed stadium attendance.
Cricket World Cup 2027 Final Draws Nearly 7.9 Million Requests
The tournament final has also generated considerable interest among cricket fans.
According to the ICC’s November 2 announcement, the championship match received 7,900,944 ticket applications.
The final is scheduled for November 21, 2027, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The high demand reflects the importance of the title-deciding match, where the two remaining teams will compete for the 2027 world championship.
Other Cricket World Cup Matches Attract Millions of Requests
Interest in the tournament extends beyond the India-Pakistan rivalry and the final.
Several other fixtures have also received substantial numbers of ticket applications.
The Zimbabwe-India match, scheduled for October 24 at the new Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls, has attracted more than 3.3 million requests.
Meanwhile, approximately 900,000 applications have been submitted for the England-Bangladesh encounter scheduled for October 8 in Windhoek, Namibia.
The ICC also reported more than 105 million applications across the 41 matches scheduled in South Africa.
Matches involving host nation South Africa have collectively attracted nearly 26 million ticket requests.
Cricket World Cup 2027 Teams and Groups
The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will feature 14 teams competing across three host countries.
The official tournament structure includes two groups of six teams, following an opening Super Series that will determine the final Group Stage participant.
The announced groups are:
Group A
- India
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Zimbabwe
- Qualifier A
Group B
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- England
- Bangladesh
- Qualifier B
The remaining tournament qualification process will determine the final participating teams.
The top three teams from each group, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team, will advance to the Super 7 stage.
The four strongest teams from that stage will qualify for the semi-finals.
How to Apply for Cricket World Cup 2027 Tickets
Cricket supporters can register their interest through the official ICC ticket ballot.
The registration process does not require payment when submitting an application.
Interested fans can follow these steps:
- Visit the official ticketing website at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com/.
- Create an account using the required details.
- Browse the available fixtures and select preferred matches.
- Submit a ticket ballot application before the closing deadline.
- Check the registered email address for the ballot result and further instructions.
The ICC has confirmed that the ticket ballot is not based on a first-come, first-served system.
Where applications exceed the available ticket allocation, successful applicants will be selected through a randomised ballot process.
The registration deadline is November 21, 2026, at 23:59 Central Africa Time (CAT).
Fans should remember that submitting an application does not guarantee a ticket. Successful applicants will receive further instructions about purchasing their allocated tickets.
Cricket World Cup 2027 Generates Massive Global Excitement
The latest ticket application figures highlight the worldwide popularity of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
With supporters from 193 countries registering their interest, the competition is already attracting significant attention months before its opening match.
For Pakistani cricket fans, the India-Pakistan encounter on October 10 is particularly significant, with nearly 8.4 million applications reported for the fixture.
The tournament will also provide an opportunity for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia to showcase international cricket across the African continent.
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Fans can follow further announcements, match information and ticket updates through the official ICC Cricket World Cup website.
