Fans cheering through the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on November 19, 2023.
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A document 1.25 million fans attended matches through the thirteenth version of the World Cup, which concluded on Sunday with Australia beating hosts India for his or her sixth title, world physique the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated on Tuesday.
A complete of 1,250,307 fans watched the October 5-November 19 showpiece occasion from the stands, surpassing the earlier mark of 1.016 million set on the 2015 version in Australia and New Zealand.
While the early matches not involving runners-up India had loads of empty seats in venues, total spectator figures had already surpassed the one million mark with six video games to go.
ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley stated the one-day worldwide (ODI) event had been a “great success.”
“The staggering attendance demonstrates the enduring appeal of cricket and excitement the ODI format continues to offer,” Tetley stated in an announcement, including that the event additionally broke a number of broadcast and digital viewership data.
“It has been an event that has not only entertained but also united cricket fans globally in a celebration of the sport.”
