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India-Pakistan WC clash draws 84 lakh ticket requests for 34,000 capacity stadium

The India-Pakistan clash at the 2027 ODI World Cup has ignited unprecedented demand, with over 8.4 million fans submitting ticket requests for a match at Johannesburg’s The Wanderers Stadium—a venue with a capacity of just 34,000. The contest, scheduled for October 10, has already surpassed the World Cup final’s ticket interest, which has drawn nearly 7.9 million applications.

The ICC’s global ballot system, open to fans worldwide, reflects the fixture’s status as the tournament’s most coveted event, with over 120 million requests logged across 193 countries. India’s dominance in recent encounters—winning nine straight meetings—adds to the stakes, though Pakistan’s last victory over India came in the 2022 Asia Cup.

The tournament, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, kicks off on October 7 with Australia facing India, repeating the 2023 final’s dramatic finish.

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