Auckland (The NZ Today)
New Zealand Cricket’s upcoming summer series against India has created unprecedented early demand, with a record number of tickets sold within the first 48 hours of the member pre-sale.
NZ Cricket confirmed that 26,000 tickets were purchased during the Cricket Nation member sale, which opened on Monday, as fans rushed to secure seats for India’s historic multi-format tour of New Zealand.
The 12-match series, beginning in October, is driving the surge in interest, with Auckland’s Eden Park leading ticket sales for the white-ball matches.
Christchurch’s Hagley Oval is also seeing strong demand, with the 9,000-capacity venue expected to reach capacity for the opening T20 Internationals on October 22 and 24, as well as the second and final Test match of the tour from November 27 to December 1.
Wellington is also reporting strong early sales, with HNRY Stadium set to host the third T20 International and second ODI, while the iconic Basin Reserve will stage the opening Test from November 19.
NZC Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Glenn Critchley said the early response showed fans were keen to be part of one of the biggest cricket events to come to New Zealand.
He said keeping ticket prices unchanged from last season and offering Cricket Nation members access to tickets under $30 had helped make matches more accessible.
With general public ticket sales opening on September 7, NZC is encouraging fans to secure seats early as demand continues.
The cricket board is also promoting group ticket options, including “The Four” and “The Six” packages, along with venue bundles aimed at families and larger groups.
India’s tour will feature a mix of T20 internationals, one-day internationals and Test matches, bringing some of the world’s biggest cricket stars to New Zealand venues.
Fans who sign up for Cricket Nation can access the pre-sale period and receive a 15 percent discount before tickets become available to the wider public.
Source: New Zealand Cricket.
