Australia-India Cricket Series: High Demand Leads to Sold-Out Matches Months Before Play

Friday - 25/07/2025 04:30

The highly anticipated white-ball series between Australia and India is witnessing a surge in ticket demand, particularly from the Indian diaspora. Over 90,000 tickets have been sold within two weeks, with the SCG ODI and Manuka Oval T20I already sold out.

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India are schedule to play three ODIs and five T20Is against Australia in October-November later this year.

The upcoming white-ball series between Australia and India, scheduled for October and November, is creating significant excitement, especially within the Indian diaspora. Building on the momentum of the successful Ashes ticket sales, the demand for these limited-overs matches has surged. More than 90,000 tickets have been sold across eight games within two weeks of going on sale to the public.

Public ticket allocations for the SCG ODI and the Manuka Oval T20I in Canberra have already sold out, a full four months ahead of the scheduled matches. This underscores the high anticipation among fans for this series. Tickets for the MCG T20I and Gabba T20I are also being snapped up quickly.

Cricket Australia reports that Indian fan groups are a major driver of this remarkable demand. To date, over 16% of all tickets have been purchased by Indian supporters' clubs. The Bharat Army is leading the way, having secured more than 2,400 tickets, while Fans India has purchased over 1,400.

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Individual community efforts have also played a significant role. Amit Goyal from Brissy Baniyas, an Aggarwal community group, has purchased 880 tickets for the Gabba T20I, making him the largest single-match buyer. Groups like the Indian Community of Gold Coast and Pakka Local have each secured over 500 tickets for matches at the Gold Coast and MCG, respectively.

Joel Morrison, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager of Events & Operations, expressed his enthusiasm, stating: "The fact that we've exhausted our public ticket allocation for the SCG ODI and Manuka Oval T20I four months before the series begins is a testament to the incredible interest in the upcoming season among cricket fans."

He added, "We are thrilled to see such strong engagement from the Indian diaspora, following the record-breaking Border Gavaskar series last summer. The anticipated strong turnout of both Australian and Indian fans promises a fantastic atmosphere at every match. There is extreme interest in what promises to be our biggest ever summer of cricket, so we encourage fans to purchase their tickets early to avoid missing out on the action.”