Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Sept 15: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday that all seats had been sold for the October 23 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
“Even additional standing room tickets were snapped up within minutes of going on sale”, the ICC said.
Over 500,000 tickets have reportedly been sold for the forthcoming major event in Australia, which begins next month, according to the international cricket organisation. Their first Super 12s match will feature a match between Pakistan and India.
“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 is set to welcome fans of all ages and backgrounds, with over 500,000 fans already securing their place to the event that begins in one month’s time,” the ICC said in its release.
Tickets for the matches between South Africa and Bangladesh, India, and the Group A runners-up are also sold out, however more may become available.
“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 added.