In a remarkable show of passion for cricket, Amit Goyal from the Brisbane-based Aggarwal community group ‘Brissy Baniyas’ has become the highest individual buyer for a single match in Cricket Australia’s history—snapping up an astonishing 880 tickets for the upcoming India vs Australia T20 International at the Gabba on 8 November.
Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed Goyal’s purchase as part of a broader ticketing frenzy, with over 90,000 tickets already sold for the eight-match white-ball series between the two powerhouse cricketing nations, still four months out from the first ball.
“The Australia vs India white-ball series in October and November has generated immense excitement among cricket fans, particularly from the Indian diaspora,” CA said in a statement, highlighting the unprecedented demand.
Tickets to the third ODI in Sydney and the first T20I in Canberra have already sold out, four months ahead of schedule, while other venues like the MCG and Gabba are selling fast. According to CA, Indian fan clubs have snapped up over 16% of all tickets sold. The Bharat Army has bought more than 2,400 tickets, while Fans India has secured over 1,400.
Community groups like the Indian Community of Gold Coast and Pakka Local have also booked over 500 tickets each for matches in the Gold Coast and Melbourne.
CA Executive General Manager of Events & Operations, Joel Morrison, said fan interest has been “extreme” and predicted electric atmospheres at all venues.
“We are thrilled to see continued strong engagement from the Indian diaspora, especially after the record-breaking Border-Gavaskar series last summer,”
he added.
The tour will see India play three ODIs, beginning 19 October in Perth, followed by five T20Is, concluding with the Brisbane clash on 8 November.
The ticket sales boom is a welcome development for Cricket Australia, which faced financial strain during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to emphasise the importance of India as a commercial and cricketing partner. CA CEO Todd Greenberg recently said, “India are a very important partner… those efforts through COVID have created strong relationships between our two countries.”
However, Greenberg also acknowledged the need to broaden domestic participation: “We need to do things differently to attract more young players from Asian communities. That starts with creating inclusive, welcoming environments.”
As excitement builds, Amit Goyal’s staggering ticket purchase is a testament to the growing influence and enthusiasm of the Indian-Australian community in shaping Australia’s summer of cricket.
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