India’s ODI and T20I Matches in Australia Completely Sold Out
The anticipation surrounding the upcoming one-day international (ODI) and T20 series between Australia and India is palpable, particularly among cricket fans in the Indian community. Scheduled for October and November, this series has already seen an impressive ticket sales surge, with over 90,000 tickets sold for eight matches within just two weeks of their release. Cricket Australia reports significant demand driven largely by Indian supporters, highlighting the importance of this series for both teams and their fans.
Unprecedented Ticket Sales
The ticket sales for the Australia-India series have been nothing short of spectacular. Within a mere two weeks of the public release, more than 90,000 tickets have been purchased for eight scheduled matches. The overwhelming demand has led to the complete sell-out of public ticket allocations for the ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and the T20I at Manuka Oval in Canberra—four months prior to the series. This early demand signals a strong interest in the limited-overs encounters, with tickets for matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Gabba T20I also moving quickly. The excitement around this series reflects the growing enthusiasm for cricket, particularly among the Indian diaspora in Australia.
Indian Fan Engagement
A significant portion of the ticket sales can be attributed to Indian fan groups, showcasing their passion for cricket. Reports indicate that over 16% of all tickets have been bought by Indian supporters’ clubs. Leading the charge is the Bharat Army, which has secured more than 2,400 tickets, while Fans India has acquired over 1,400. Additionally, individual community efforts have made an impact; for instance, Amit Goyal from the Brissy Baniyas community group has purchased 880 tickets for the Gabba T20I, marking him as the largest single-match buyer. Other groups, such as the Indian Community of Gold Coast and Pakka Local, have also made substantial purchases for various matches, contributing to the overall excitement.
Official Remarks and Expectations
Joel Morrison, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager of Events & Operations, expressed enthusiasm regarding the ticket sales. He noted that exhausting the public ticket allocation for both the SCG ODI and Manuka Oval T20I so far ahead of the series indicates a robust interest from cricket fans. Morrison emphasized that the strong turnout of fans from both Australia and India would create a vibrant atmosphere at each match. With the series expected to be one of the largest summers of cricket yet, he encouraged fans to secure their tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Match Schedule
The series is set to feature a mix of ODIs and T20Is, beginning with the ODIs. The matches are scheduled as follows:
– **October 19:** Perth Stadium (D/N)
– **October 23:** Adelaide Oval (D/N)
– **October 25:** Sydney Cricket Ground (D/N)
– **October 29:** Manuka Oval, Canberra
– **October 31:** Melbourne Cricket Ground
– **November 2:** Bellerive Oval, Hobart
– **November 6:** Gold Coast Stadium
– **November 8:** The Gabba, Brisbane
Fans can look forward to thrilling encounters as both teams compete for supremacy in this highly anticipated series.
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