New Delhi, Oct 9
The ongoing Women's World Cup is gaining momentum as host India's upcoming marquee round-robin matches against defending champions Australia and England have officially sold out, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.
However, the ongoing match between India and South Africa at Vizag has plenty of vacant seats, with spectators expected to fill the stadium later in the day.
ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said he was delighted at the sale of tickets and hoped the crowds will enjoy upcoming matches across venues.
“We saw this World Cup as an opportunity to deepen the connection between fans and the women’s game. The decision to make tickets accessible, starting at just INR 100, was rooted in our belief that stadiums should be full of energy and enthusiasm for the world’s best athletes,” he said.
The league stage runs through October 26, with semifinals on October 29 and 30 and the final on November 2.