Indias historic win triggers sharp increase in ticket sales for 2026 Womens T20 World Cup in England
The surge of tickets purchased has boosted the overall sales for the tournament, which will be held from 12 June to 5 July.
New Delhi: India's monumental victory at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup has sparked a massive surge in the sales of match tickets for next summer's Women's T20 World Cup in England. India's win at home boosted the sales by 171% compared to the previous week, with a 265% upturn in India matches, as per a report in BBC Sport.
The surge of tickets purchased has boosted the overall sales for the tournament, which will be held from 12 June to 5 July.
All of the best-selling games are the group stage matches of India, including a repeat of their World Cup semifinal against Australia and the final against South Africa. The Women in Blue will face the Proteas at Old Trafford on 21 June and Australia at Lord's on 28 June.
India win boosts ticket sales at Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild credited India's win for the increased demand: "Demand for tickets to next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England & Wales has been incredibly high from the outset, propelled by a stellar summer of women's sport which culminated in a thrilling finish to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India earlier this month.
"We're thrilled to see India Women's incredible win prompting a significant spike in ticket sales for next summer's tournament, underlining its truly global appeal, and demonstrating how women's cricket is breaking firmly into the mainstream," he added.
Besides Old Trafford and Lord's, which will host the final, matches will take place at Edgbaston, Headingley, The Oval and Bristol's County Ground and in Southampton.
India women scripted history last Sunday by edging past South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the D.Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to win their maiden world title. The landmark moment, which came after a rollercoaster campaign, has marked the beginning of a new era in women's cricket in India.