The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has become the most attended ICC event in history, with a total of 1,250,307 fans attending the tournament. The final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw a packed crowd, highlighting the immense popularity of the tournament.
The momentum of spectator figures escalated throughout the tournament, with attendance surpassing one million fans with six games still remaining. The opening match between England and New Zealand drew the largest crowd for a Men’s Cricket World Cup opening match. Additionally, the match between India and Pakistan became the most attended fixture in ICC World Cup history.
Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events, expressed his excitement about the success of the event and its impact on cricket fans worldwide. He emphasized the enduring appeal of cricket and the ODI format, as well as the importance of ICC events in growing the sport and inspiring the next generation of fans and players. Tetley thanked all those who contributed to its success and expressed his enthusiasm for future ICC events.
