PAKvIND game sets new attendance record at the MCG

The cricket fraternity witnessed one of the best games between the two arch-rivals, Pakistan and India, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The largest stadium in Australia, and the world’s second-largest cricket stadium,  can accommodate approximately 1,00,00 people (including the standing room).

The fans turned out in large numbers and set a new record for the biggest cricket attendance at the venue for two competing countries, excluding Australia.

As per the official figure, 90,293 fans watched the game at The 'G. This figure stands third on the list for a cricket match.

😲 Incredible! A new record! 🏟️

🏏 90,293 fans have packed out the MCG for India vs Pakistan in the biggest cricket attendance for two competing countries, excluding Australia.#PAKvIND #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/cJgcte5ziI

— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) October 23, 2022

The record cricket attendance at the MCG is 93,013; at the 2015 World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand

List of highest attendance for a cricket match at the MCG:

• 93,013 - Record cricket attendance - 2015 World Cup Final, Australia v New Zealand
• 91,112 - Record Test cricket attendance - Australia v England, Boxing Day 2013
• 90,293 - ICC Men's T20 World Cup, India v Pakistan 2022
• 89,155 - Boxing Day Test, Australia v England 2006 (Day 1)
• 87,182 - World Cup Final, Pakistan v England, 1992 (Then world record limited-overs attendance)