India vs Australia 2024 Boxing Day Test Tickets Break Records

Cricket Australia (CA) has revealed that ticket sales for the 2024 Boxing Day Test between India and Australia have surged to record-breaking levels, marking unprecedented demand for this iconic fixture at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Unprecedented Demand for Boxing Day Test Tickets

Ticket sales for Day 1 have tripled in comparison to the 2018/19 series. During the COVID-19-impacted 2020/21 series, MCG could only host 30,000 spectators due to restrictions, but this year, the demand has skyrocketed, with full capacity expected. Sales for days 2 to 4 have also seen a 5.5 times increase compared to the 2018/19 India tour, highlighting the massive interest in the series.

Joel Morrison, Executive General Manager of Events & Operations at Cricket Australia, 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 encouraged fans to act quickly:

“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

A significant factor driving the record sales is the growing interest from Indian fans. In the 2018/19 series, only 0.7% of tickets were purchased by Indian supporters. That number has jumped to 3.9% for this year’s series, showcasing the increasing enthusiasm of Indian cricket fans to attend matches in Australia.

Morrison acknowledged the importance of this trend:

“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.”

India Tour of Australia 2024-25 Schedule

Here’s the full schedule for the much-anticipated Test series between India and Australia:

• 1st Test: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 – Tue, 26 Nov 2024, Perth Stadium
  Start Time: 8:00 AM (GMT: 2:30 AM | Local: 10:30 AM)
• 2nd Test: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 – Tue, 10 Dec 2024, Adelaide Oval
  Start Time: 9:30 AM (GMT: 4:00 AM | Local: 2:30 PM)
• 3rd Test: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 – Wed, 18 Dec 2024, The Gabba, Brisbane
  Start Time: 5:30 AM (GMT: 12:00 AM | Local: 10:00 AM)
• 4th Test: Thu, 26 Dec 2024 – Mon, 30 Dec 2024, Melbourne Cricket Ground
  Start Time: 5:30 AM (GMT: 12:00 AM | Local: 11:00 AM)
• 5th Test: Fri, 3 Jan 2025 – Tue, 7 Jan 2025, Sydney Cricket Ground
  Start Time: 5:30 AM (GMT: 12:00 AM | Local: 11:00 AM)

With growing excitement around the Boxing Day Test and high ticket demand, the India-Australia Test series promises to be an unforgettable chapter in their storied rivalry.

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