Tickets for the Pakistan vs India match in the T20 World Cup 2022 in October sold out within minutes of going online, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday.
“The India v Pakistan fixture at the MCG on 23 October is sold out, with additional standing room tickets snapped up,” it said in a statement. “An official re-sale platform will be launched closer to the event, where fans can exchange tickets at face value.”
The tournament will take place in Australia from October 16, 2022 to November 13, 2022 where the hosts will defend their title won last year.
A total of 12 teams would take part in the qualifier rounds out of which, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand and South Africa have qualified already.
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, said the ICC.
“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,” the ICC said in its statement.
. “The excitement is really building with just over a month to go and this World Cup is set to be an unmissable event. There are still some tickets available to buy, so fans should make sure they secure theirs while they are still available.”
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup CEO Michelle Enright “the response from fans has been exceptional and shows the excitement for what will be the biggest sporting event hosted in Australia this year.
