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India sells 50,000 tickets for upcoming cricket tour of New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:44 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

India sells 50,000 tickets for upcoming cricket tour of New Zealand

Summary

India is set to tour New Zealand for the first time in six years, with more than 50,000 tickets already sold in a two-week period. The multi-format series will feature five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches. Public ticket sales began Monday following an initial pre-sale window for members and specific customer groups. High demand for matches has prompted New Zealand Cricket to open the sixth tier of seating at Eden Park for the fourth T20I scheduled for Friday, October 30. The second T20I at Hagley Oval is currently 75% sold out, reflecting the strong fan interest in the arrival of the Indian team. Organizers are currently coordinating fan engagement events to coincide with the tour fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•India will play five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches in New Zealand.
•Over 50,000 tickets were sold within two weeks of the pre-sale launch.
•Eden Park will open its sixth tier for the October 30 T20I.
•The second T20I at Hagley Oval is more than 75% sold out.

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12:44 PMYahoo Sports — India's New Zealand tour: Over 50,000 tickets sold in just two weeks

What they're saying

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The upcoming India tour of New Zealand has already created strong interest among fans, with more than 50,000 tickets sold in just over two weeks. India will tour New Zealand for the first time in six years. The teams will play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches during the tour.
— Yahoo Sports

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