India arrive in Christchurch as tickets sell out for three of five T20Is in New Zealand
New Zealand Cricket says over 110,000 tickets have been sold for India's tour, with 63,000 of them for the five-match T20I series starting on October 22.
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After the T20 International series against the West Indies, the Indian cricket team has begun preparing for its next tour. The team has arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand.
New Zealand Cricket shared photos on social media of the Indian players at Christchurch Airport. The pictures show young player Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the other members of the squad with their luggage.
The five-match T20 International series between India and New Zealand begins on October 22. The two sides will then play five ODIs and two Tests. Before the senior team's Test series, the India A team will play three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A.
Even before the Indian team's arrival, the series has generated great excitement in New Zealand. According to New Zealand Cricket, more than 110,000 tickets have been sold so far for India's tour. Of these, 63,000 are for the five-match T20 International series alone.
Tickets are completely sold out for both T20 Internationals at Hagley Oval in Christchurch and for the match at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The fourth T20 International at Eden Park in Auckland is on October 30, and demand for its tickets is also continuing to rise.
New Zealand Cricket hopes the match against India at Eden Park could break the record crowd for a cricket match between two countries. The ground's current attendance record is 36,523. At the current pace of ticket sales, the stadium is likely to be full to capacity by the start of next week.
New Zealand Cricket's chief marketing and commercial officer Glenn Critchley expressed delight at the support for the Indian tour. He said that four of the five T20 matches were already close to full capacity before the series began, which is a great thing.
According to Critchley, cricket fans are excited about the start of the summer season, and there could be no better start than playing at home against T20 world champions India. He also said the atmosphere and excitement have grown since both teams arrived in Christchurch.
Critchley said he hoped the match against India in Auckland would prove memorable in terms of crowd attendance. He said New Zealand Cricket and the host cities are working hard to make the tour special for both players and fans.
