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As cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly gearing up for the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the official ticketing partners for the event. The prestigious tournament will kick off from October 5, and the announcement from BCCI has created a buzz among fans.
It is worth mentioning that the ticket sale is all set to go live today at 8 pm IST, marking the beginning of a race to secure a spot in the stands for this cricketing extravaganza.
Ticketing partners and sale commencement
The BCCI has joined forces with the renowned online ticketing platform BookMyShow to manage ticket sales for the ODI World Cup 2023. This partnership is poised to provide cricket enthusiasts with a seamless and convenient way to secure their seats for the matches.
Tickets for warm-up matches
The ODI World Cup 2023 is not just about the main tournament matches. Prior to the official matches, cricket aficionados can revel in the excitement of 10 warm-up games that will set the stage for the main event. Fans can also purchase tickets to watch these practice matches and witness teams fine-tuning their strategies before the main competition.
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Structured Ticket Release
The tickets for the ODI World Cup 2023 will be released in a structured manner to ensure a smooth and organized ticketing process. The release schedule will be based on the location of the matches as well as the fixture dates.
Exclusive Window for Mastercard Users
In an interesting move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has designated an exclusive 24-hour window for Mastercard users, who are ICC’s commercial partners. This special window will allow Mastercard holders to secure their tickets ahead of the general public, adding an element of exclusivity to the ticket purchasing process.
How and where to buy tickets
Cricket enthusiasts looking to buy ODI World Cup 2023 tickets can do so through the official ticketing partner, BookMyShow. The platform will serve as the premier destination for purchasing tickets in India. The tickets will be unveiled in different phases, so fans are advised to keep a close watch on the release schedule and act promptly to secure their preferred seats.
The schedule for the pre-sale of tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023:
- August 24 from 6 pm IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale – All Non-India event matches excluding warm-up games
- August 29 from 6 pm IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale – All India matches excluding warm-up games
- September 14 from 6 pm IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-Sale – Semi Finals and Final
The ticket sales for all other users
- August 25 from 8 pm IST onwards: Non-India Warm-Up matches and all Non-India event matches
- August 30 from 8 pm IST onwards: India matches at Guwahati and Trivandrum
- August 31 from 8 pm IST onwards: India matches at Chennai, Delhi and Pune
- September 1 from 8 pm IST onwards: India matches at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Mumbai
- September 2 from 8 pm IST onwards: India matches at Bengaluru and Kolkata
- September 3 from 8 pm IST onwards: India match at Ahmedabad
- September 15 from 8 pm IST onwards: Semi-Finals and Final
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