Public tickets exhausted for SCG ODI and Manuka T20I #AUSvIND matches
Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka)
The Australia vs India white ball series in October/November has generated immense excitement among cricket fans, particularly from the Indian diaspora. Following record ticket sales for the Ashes, the white ball matches are also in high demand, with over 90,000 tickets sold to the eight matches after just two weeks of public sales.
The public ticket allocation for the SCG ODI and Manuka Oval (Canberra) T20I were exhausted four months prior to the match highlighting the huge demand for these matches, while the MCG T20I and Gabba T20II are also proving popular.
According to Cricket Australia, more than 16% of the tickets sold so far have been purchased by Indian fan clubs. Bharat Army has been one of the most active fan clubs, purchasing over 2,400 tickets. Fans India has also shown significant enthusiasm, buying more than 1,400 tickets.
Additionally, Amit Goyal from Brissy Baniyas, an Aggarwal community has acquired 880 tickets for the Gabba T20I, becoming the highest individual buyer for a single match, while Indian Community of Gold Coast and Pakka Local has purchased over 500 tickets for the Gold Coast and MCG T20Is each.
Joel Morrison, Executive General Manager Events & Operations Cricket Australia:
“Exhausting our public ticket allocation for the SCG ODI and Manuka Oval T20I four months prior to the series is a testament to the tremendous interest for the upcoming season amongst cricket fans.
“We are thrilled to see continued strong engagement amongst Indian diaspora off the back of a record-breaking Border Gavaskar series last summer. The forecast strong turnout of Australian and Indian fans means we’ll again have a fantastic atmosphere at each match.
“There is extreme interest in what promises to be our biggest ever summer of cricket, so we encourage fans to buy early to avoid missing out on the action.”
Fans in Australia can watch the NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes and the Women’s Series against India on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Seven and 7plus. Foxtel and Kayo Sports will also broadcast the Men’s ODI and T20I Series against South Africa and India. Fans can also tune into international cricket this season on ABC, Triple M and SEN.
To secure your tickets for the upcoming summer, please visit https://www.cricket.com.au/tickets
Men’s ODI Series v India
- Sunday, October 19: Perth Stadium, Perth, (D/N)
- Thursday, October 23: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, (D/N)
- Saturday, October 25: SCG, Sydney, (D/N)
Men’s T20I Series v India
- Wednesday, October 29: Manuka Oval, Canberra, (N)
- Friday, October 31: MCG, Melbourne, (N)
- Sunday, November 2: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, (N)
- Thursday, November 6: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast, (N)
- Saturday, November 8: The Gabba, Brisbane, (N)
Women’s T20I Series v India
- Sunday, February 15: SCG, Sydney, (N)
- Thursday, February 19: Manuka Oval, Canberra, (N)
- Saturday, February 21: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, (N)
Women’s ODI Series v India
- Tuesday, February 24: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, (D/N)
- Friday, February 27: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, (D/N)
- Sunday March 1: CitiPower Centre, Melbourne, (D/N)
Women’s Test v India
March 6-9: WACA Ground, Perth (D/N)
