Islamabad, 3 November, 2026 (Ghufran): The highly anticipated Pakistan-India group-stage match at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has attracted an unprecedented response, with approximately 8.4 million applications received for tickets. According to tournament organisers, the high-profile encounter between the arch-rivals is scheduled to take place on October 10, 2027, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, which has a seating capacity of around 34,000 spectators. The World Cup final has also generated massive interest, with nearly eight million ticket applications received for the title clash, scheduled for November 21, 2027, at the same venue. The tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with around three million fans from 193 countries submitting ticket applications. Overall, more than 120 million ticket requests have reportedly been received. The ticket application process will remain open until November 21. The 14-team tournament will be held from October 2 to November 21, 2027, with the opening match scheduled for October 7, featuring Australia and India, the finalists of the 2023 edition. Pakistan’s group-stage opponents will include Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifying team. The other group will feature England, South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and another qualifying side. The massive response highlights the global excitement surrounding the tournament, particularly the historic rivalry between Pakistan and India.