1.25 million spectators attended the matches of the 13th edition of the World Cup, which ended on Sunday with Australia’s victory over India, the host country, for its sixth title, announced Tuesday the International Cricket Council (ICC), the world cricket body.
A total surpassing the previous mark of 1.016 million set during the 2015 edition in Australia and New Zealand.
Although the opening matches not involving runners-up India have left many seats empty in the venues, the total number of spectators has already passed the million mark with six matches remaining in the competition. .
ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the tournament had been a “great success”, adding that the tournament had also broken numerous broadcast and digital viewership records.