ICC T20 World Cup Sets Single-Day Attendance Record After New York Sell-Out

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed a new single-day attendance record for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 following the match between India and Pakistan on Sunday. The milestone was achieved as the tournament expands its presence across the United States and the Caribbean. New York Stadium Reaches Capacity The high-profile fixture held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York drew a sell-out crowd of 34,028 spectators. This figure represents the highest attendance for a cricket match ever held in the United States. The modular stadium, constructed specifically for this tournament, operated at maximum capacity for the Group A clash. Combined with other matches held on the same day in the Caribbean, the total attendance across all venues established a new benchmark for a single day in T20 World Cup history. While the ICC has not released the specific aggregate total for the 24-hour period, officials confirmed it surpassed all previous tournament editions. Infrastructure and Market Expansion The record comes despite initial logistics challenges regarding pitch conditions and ticket pricing at the temporary New York venue. Organizers utilized a…