New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is already seeing a major commercial boost from India’s upcoming tour, with more than 50,000 tickets sold within just over two weeks of going on sale. India, one of the biggest commercial attractions in international cricket, will return to New Zealand for the first time in six years. The tour will feature five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches, creating significant anticipation among fans across the country.
According to NZC, public ticket sales opened on Monday after a two-week pre-sale period for Cricket Nation members, Sky customers and ANZ customers. Several matches are already approaching a sell-out, with the second T20I in Christchurch reportedly 75% sold.
“Ticket sales opened to the public on Monday after a two week pre-sale window for Cricket Nation members, Sky customers, and ANZ customers, with several matches on track to sell out, including the second T20I against India in Christchurch which sits at 75% sold out.” The demand has also prompted Eden Park to open its sixth tier of seating for the first time since India’s previous tour of New Zealand in 2019. The additional seating will be available for the fourth T20I on Friday, October 30.
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NZC Head of Marketing Tim Ellis said the ticket response reflects the growing excitement surrounding India’s visit. “To open up the top level of Eden Park for the first time in years is really exciting and speaks to the swell of excitement building around the tour.”
India tour New Zealand for the first time in six years.
5 T20Is. 5 ODIs. 2 Tests.More than 50,000 tickets sold in just over two weeks.
Public sale opened Monday after a two-week pre-sale for Cricket Nation, Sky and ANZ customers.
2nd T20I in Christchurch: already 75% sold.… pic.twitter.com/t6JVrtSOfE
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Ellis also highlighted the strong demand for matches at Hagley Oval, where ticket sales have progressed rapidly.
“Matches at Hagley Oval have always been well attended but to have one of them over three quarters sold already is quite remarkable.” NZC is also planning fan-focused activities around the series, with several match-day events and activations expected to add to the overall experience.
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“We’re deep into planning for a number of events surrounding the tour and have some exciting at-game activations in the works that we’re confident will deliver a great experience for fans of all ages.” The strong early ticket sales underline the huge interest in India’s return to New Zealand and the commercial importance of the upcoming multi-format tour.
