T20 World Cup conflict between India and Pakistan bought out: ICC

The ICC T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan has been bought out as over 500,000 followers have already booked their place to attend the showpiece occasion in Australia, beginning October 16.

The conflict between the arch-rivals, scheduled on the MCG on October 23, is bought out, “with additional standing room tickets snapped up within minutes of going on sale.”

“An official re-sale platform will be launched closer to the event, where fans can exchange tickets at face value,” ICC mentioned in a launch.

The ICC mentioned “fans from 82 different countries have purchased tickets to watch the world’s best players from 16 international teams, marking the return of full stadiums at ICC events for the first time since the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020, which culminated with 86,174 fans for the final at the MCG.”

“Current ticket allocations are also all sold for the double-header at the SCG on 27 October featuring South Africa v Bangladesh and India v Group A runner-up. Fans are encouraged to join the waitlist in the event of additional tickets becoming available.”

The governing physique mentioned “only a very limited number of tickets remain for Australia’s opening Super 12 fixture against New Zealand at the SCG on 22 October, the double-header featuring Pakistan v Group A runner-up and India v South Africa at Perth Stadium on 30 October, and Pakistan v South Africa at the SCG on 3 November.”