The India vs Pakistan clash at the 2027 ODI World Cup has received an overwhelming response, with 8,397,294 ticket requests for a match at a stadium with a capacity of just 34,000. The highly anticipated group-stage encounter will take place at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on October 10.
The marquee tournament is scheduled to take place from October 4 to November 21, with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia sharing hosting duties. A total of 14 teams will compete across the three countries. The 2027 edition will feature 57 matches across 12 venues in the African continent.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the India-Pakistan fixture has received 8,397,294 applications through the ongoing ticket ballot. The demand far exceeds the number of spectators The Wanderers Stadium can accommodate.
The World Cup final, scheduled at the same venue on November 21, has received 7,900,944 requests, or nearly 79 lakh. It is currently the second-most sought-after fixture in the competition.
The response has been massive across the tournament, with the ICC receiving more than 120 million ticket requests from 2.8 million unique fans in 193 countries. South Africa has generated over 105 million requests for its 41 matches across eight venues.
Fixtures involving the hosts have accounted for nearly 26 million applications. The ticket ballot will remain open until November 21, 2026. Fans can register their interest through the ICC's official ticketing website.
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia to Co-Host First African ODI World Cup Since 2003
The 2027 edition will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. South Africa is expected to host the majority of the tournament, with its eight venues projected to host more than 40 matches. Namibia could host six fixtures, while Zimbabwe will organise 10 games.
Victoria Falls is a notable addition to Zimbabwe's list of host cities, alongside Harare and Bulawayo. The new Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium is under construction near Victoria Falls and is expected to be completed later this year.
It will host domestic matches before its official international unveiling in May 2027. Plans to inaugurate the ground through an international series in August have reportedly been postponed.
South Africa has hosted several major ICC tournaments since the 2003 edition. These include the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2009 Champions Trophy and the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup.
India Hold Unbeaten 8-0 ODI World Cup Record Against Pakistan
India have an unbeaten record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups. They have won all eight meetings between the teams since their first encounter in 1992, maintaining a perfect record against their arch-rivals in the tournament.
India began the streak with a 43-run victory in Sydney in 1992, followed by a 39-run win in Bengaluru in 1996 and a 47-run victory in Manchester in 1999. They then beat Pakistan by six wickets in Centurion in 2003 before securing a 29-run win in the 2011 semi-final in Mohali.
The winning run continued with a 76-run victory in Adelaide in 2015 and an 89-run win under the DLS method in Manchester in 2019. Their most recent ODI World Cup meeting came on October 14, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Pakistan were bowled out for 191 in 42.5 overs, with Babar Azam scoring 50. India chased down the target, reaching 192/3 in 30.3 overs to win by seven wickets. Rohit Sharma led the chase with 86 off 63 balls, while Jasprit Bumrah received the Player of the Match award for his bowling performance.
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