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Cricket Australia has announced that ticket sales for this year’s Boxing Day Test in Melbourne between India and Australia have reached record-breaking numbers.
Unprecedented Demand for Boxing Day Test Tickets
The association reported that sales for the opening day have tripled compared to the 2018/19 series. During the 2020/21 tours, only 30,000 spectators were allowed in the 100,000+ capacity stadium due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, the demand has soared this year.
Moreover, sales for days 2 to 4 have also seen a 5.5 times increase compared to India’s last tour in 2018/19.
Joel Morrison, Executive General Manager of Events & Operations at CA, expressed his excitement:
“The Border Gavaskar series is always a big event, and ticket sales show the huge anticipation for this contest between Australia and India.”
Morrison also encouraged fans to grab their tickets soon:
“With tickets selling fast for all five Tests, we urge fans to book early to avoid missing out on any of the action.”
Increased Interest from Indian Fans For Boxing Day Test
Another striking figure is the growing number of tickets bought by Indian fans. In 2018/19, only 0.7% of sales came from Indian supporters, but that number has now jumped to 3.9%.
Morrison highlighted the importance of this:
“We’re seeing strong sales from both Indian and Australian fans. This offers a wonderful chance to celebrate the long-standing connection between the two nations, both on and off the field, with many Indian fans expected to attend throughout the summer.”
India Tour of Australia, 2024-25 Schedule
- 1st Test: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 – Tue, 26 Nov 2024, Perth Stadium
8:00 AM (GMT: 2:30 AM | Local: 10:30 AM) - 2nd Test: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 – Tue, 10 Dec 2024, Adelaide Oval
9:30 AM (GMT: 4:00 AM | Local: 2:30 PM) - 3rd Test: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 – Wed, 18 Dec 2024, The Gabba, Brisbane
5:30 AM (GMT: 12:00 AM | Local: 10:00 AM) - 4th Test: Thu, 26 Dec 2024 – Mon, 30 Dec 2024, Melbourne Cricket Ground
5:30 AM (GMT: 12:00 AM | Local: 11:00 AM) - 5th Test: Fri, 3 Jan 2025 – Tue, 7 Jan 2025, Sydney Cricket Ground
5:30 AM (GMT: 12:00 AM | Local: 11:00 AM)
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