Glenn Maxwell’s blitzkrieg, Mohammed Shami’s fiery fifers, Fakhar Zaman’s Hail Mary innings to keep Pakistan alive, and the rise of Rachin Ravindra — these are merely a few of the awe-inspiring events of the World Cup 2023 so far, that has left cricket fans from all over salivating and tuning in for more.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has truly been a tournament for the ages, and well, the number reflect the same.
As per latest official reports, over 1 million fans have now attended the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup with the event on track to become one of the most attended ICC events in history.
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— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 11, 2023
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With six games to go, the millionth fan came through the turnstiles as Afghanistan and South Africa faced off against each other in a do-or-die for the Afghans on Friday at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The continued appeal of the ODI format is evident, with fans continually drawn to the excitement and skill showcased by players throughout the competition.
And needless to say, despite what was perceived as a disappointing turnout for the inaugural match of the World Cup in Ahmedabad, fans have been flocking to the ten stadiums across India to witness the world’s best players compete at the biggest World Cup ever.
Our vision was to make this World Cup the greatest ever and I am truly delighted that we have broken all previous records. My sincere thanks to our devoted fans, the State Associations and every stakeholder who worked tirelessly in the run-up to this mega event. As we now… https://t.co/eYqFZrUrEd— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 11, 2023
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And of course, the action is nowhere near over yet. In fact, it is only now that the team will need to step up their game to a whole other level, as they embark on the knockout stages with the upcoming semi-finals on 15 November and 16 November followed by the final on 19 November, promising a spectacular climax to the tournament which has already broken multiple viewership and digital records.
Speaking on the milestone, ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said, “With over 1 million attendees and record-breaking viewership, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has reminded cricket fans around the world of the support and interest in the ODI format that highlights how much World Cup cricket is valued.
“As we look ahead to the knockout stages, we look forward to this event breaking more records and showcasing the best about cricket in one day,” said Tetley.
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