The excitement surrounding the India vs Australia T20I series has reached sky-high levels, with Cricket Australia officially confirming that all public tickets for the October 31 T20I at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) have been completely sold out — more than three weeks before match day.
This T20I is the second match of the five-game series, and fans across both countries are showing unmatched enthusiasm. The sold-out status this early has made it one of the most anticipated white-ball clashes of the season.
Ticket Sales Surpass 1.75 Lakh Across Series
According to Cricket Australia (CA), the combined ticket sales for India’s white-ball tour — covering three ODIs and five T20Is — have already crossed 175,000.
“The huge crowd anticipated for the Melbourne T20I is another strong indicator of the incredible interest in this series,” said CA CEO Todd Greenberg.
He added,
“To have over 1.75 lakh tickets sold even before the first ball is bowled in Perth is a phenomenal result. It speaks volumes about the strength of the India-Australia rivalry.”
The public ticket allocations for Sydney and Manuka Oval have already been fully exhausted, while other venues like Adelaide Oval and Gabba are close to capacity, with less than 5,000 tickets remaining for each.
Member-only tickets (AFL and MCC) for the Melbourne clash are being made available this week to meet the remaining demand.
India’s White-Ball Tour of Australia – Full Schedule
ODI Series:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 19 | 1st ODI | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| October 23 | 2nd ODI | Adelaide Oval |
| October 25 | 3rd ODI | SCG, Sydney |
T20I Series:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 29 | 1st T20I | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| October 31 | 2nd T20I | MCG, Melbourne |
| November 2 | 3rd T20I | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| November 6 | 4th T20I | Gold Coast Stadium |
| November 8 | 5th T20I | The Gabba, Brisbane |
India’s Squads & Leadership Announced
- ODI Squad Captain: Shubman Gill (newly appointed)
- Includes seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
- T20I Squad Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Focused on preparing younger players for T20 World Cup 2026
India last visit to Australia in 2020-21 saw them lose the ODI series 2-1, but bounce back to win the T20I series 2-1, a sign of how well-matched and thrilling these contests are.
The Melbourne T20I is expected to witness one of the largest cricket crowds this year outside of ICC events. With 90,000+ capacity at MCG and public ticket sales closed, the stadium is set to turn into a sea of blue and yellow on October 31.
Cricket fans in Australia and India are treating this white-ball tour as a festival. With sold-out stadiums, intense team matchups, and new leadership stories, the India vs Australia series is building up to be an unforgettable spectacle. The ball hasn’t been bowled yet, but the rivalry is already winning.
