More than 120 million ticket requests have been received for next year’s tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with 2.8 million fans from 193 countries entering the ballot.

ICC says 41 matches across 8 venues in South Africa have attracted more than 105 million ticket applications.

And Matches involving SA have amassed nearly 26 million ticket requests.

Blockbuster World Cup coming up next year in SA 🔥🔥!! https://t.co/xfj1ua6kH0

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The group-stage clash between India and Pakistan on 10 October has attracted almost 8.4 million requests, despite the Wanderers having a capacity of just 34,000 spectators.

There have been nearly 8.4 million requests for tickets for the group stage match between India and Pakistan at next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The rivals face each other on 10 October at Johannesburg’s Wanderers stadium, which holds just 34,000 spectators. https://t.co/MnNQmefeHi

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The Johannesburg venue will also host the final on 21 November, which has drawn nearly eight million applications.

Across South Africa, 41 matches at eight venues have attracted more than 105 million requests, while fixtures involving the Proteas account for almost 26 million.

Nearly 15 million applications have come from across Africa, with the tournament returning to the continent for the first time since 2003.

The ballot remains open until 21 November, with successful applicants selected through a random draw and then given the opportunity to purchase tickets.

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