Highlights

  • 1,016,420 spectators watched matches live during 2015 World Cup
  • Crowd turnout during the 2019 World Cup was 752,000

Latest news

'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire' trailer out: Prabhas and Prithviraj join forces for this power packed project

'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire' trailer out: Prabhas and Prithviraj join forces for this power packed project

CIA recovered 9 UFOs from crash sites globally? Here's what media report say

CIA recovered 9 UFOs from crash sites globally? Here's what media report say

COP 28: PM Modi meets Israeli President, calls for early resolution to Palestine conflict

COP 28: PM Modi meets Israeli President, calls for early resolution to Palestine conflict

Shreyas Iyer gifts his Team India jersey to 3-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen

Shreyas Iyer gifts his Team India jersey to 3-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen

UGC asks universities, colleges to set up selfie points to raise awareness about India

UGC asks universities, colleges to set up selfie points to raise awareness about India

Cricket World Cup 2023 draws a record-breaking turnout of over 1.25 million spectators

The total spectator count for the tournament surpassed the one million mark even before the conclusion of the last six matches, beating the previous World Cup record.

Cricket World Cup 2023 draws a record-breaking turnout of over 1.25 million spectators

The recently concluded Cricket World Cup has set a new tournament record, drawing an impressive 1.25 million spectators throughout the six-and-a-half-week event. The final showdown, where Australia clinched its sixth title by defeating India by six wickets, marked the culmination of a thrilling tournament that captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed on Tuesday that the total spectator count for the tournament surpassed the one million mark even before the conclusion of the last six matches. This remarkable turnout exceeded previous records set during the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which attracted 1,016,420 spectators, as well as the 2019 edition in England and Wales, boasting 752,000 fans in attendance.

The 10-team tournament held in India featured a round-robin format where each team played against the others to secure a spot in the semi-finals. With 48 matches in total, the average attendance per match was approximately 26,000. The success of the event not only showcased the enduring appeal of the Cricket World Cup but also solidified its status as a premier sporting spectacle.

The 13th edition of the World Cup, which originated in 1975, has once again proven its ability to captivate audiences globally, with record-breaking attendance figures highlighting the enduring popularity and significance of the tournament in the cricketing world.

Watch: How PM Modi consoled Indian players in dressing room after ODI World Cup final loss

Up Next

Cricket World Cup 2023 draws a record-breaking turnout of over 1.25 million spectators

Cricket World Cup 2023 draws a record-breaking turnout of over 1.25 million spectators

Watch! Cash-strapped Pakistan cricketers load their luggage on truck on their own in Australia

Watch! Cash-strapped Pakistan cricketers load their luggage on truck on their own in Australia

Shreyas Iyer gifts his Team India jersey to 3-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen

Shreyas Iyer gifts his Team India jersey to 3-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen

AB de Villiers backs Sanju Samson to do well in South Africa | India tour of South Africa

AB de Villiers backs Sanju Samson to do well in South Africa | India tour of South Africa

PCB brings back Salman Butt, fixing-convict part of National Selection Panel

PCB brings back Salman Butt, fixing-convict part of National Selection Panel

IND vs AUS 4th T20I | Stadium hosting game has no electricity, bill not paid since 2009: report

IND vs AUS 4th T20I | Stadium hosting game has no electricity, bill not paid since 2009: report

More videos

Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli taking break from cricket | India tour of South Africa

Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli taking break from cricket | India tour of South Africa

Mitchell Marsh reacts to his viral photo with feet over World Cup 2023 trophy

Mitchell Marsh reacts to his viral photo with feet over World Cup 2023 trophy

Cristiano Ronaldo faces USD1B lawsuit for promoting cryptocurrency

Cristiano Ronaldo faces USD1B lawsuit for promoting cryptocurrency

Will Rohit Sharma still lead in T20 World Cup 2024? Hardik Pandya 'not an automatic choice'

Will Rohit Sharma still lead in T20 World Cup 2024? Hardik Pandya 'not an automatic choice'

'I haven't signed anything yet...': Rahul Dravid on contract with BCCI

'I haven't signed anything yet...': Rahul Dravid on contract with BCCI

Host city Paris readies River Seine for grand opening ceremony, open-water swimming for 2024 Olympics

Host city Paris readies River Seine for grand opening ceremony, open-water swimming for 2024 Olympics

Here's why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli don't feature in the white-ball squads | India Tour of South Africa

Here's why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli don't feature in the white-ball squads | India Tour of South Africa

Dominica withdraws as 2024 T20 World Cup host, find out why

Dominica withdraws as 2024 T20 World Cup host, find out why

KL Rahul named ODI captain, Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli to only play Tests | India squads for South Africa

KL Rahul named ODI captain, Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli to only play Tests | India squads for South Africa

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.