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Post pandemic outbreak, spectators are finally allowed to go back to stadiums to watch a live match. Though there is less concrete data as to how many seats will be available and how things might roll out keeping all the security checks in place, there are possibilities that people can attend the Australia-New Zealand women’s matches at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, starting on September 26.
Cricket Australia announced that the tickets for the T20 and ODI matches will be available for only 50% of the capacity. Queensland Government Covid-19 regulations has allowed these events only if all kinds of norms and regulations are followed. “Try to keep shouting, singing, cheering or celebrating to a minimum to avoid transmission,” the guidelines stated.
The last international match with spectators was on March 11 between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe until other schedules got cancelled due to rising cases of Covid-19. The tickets for this match will be given online only and the spectators will have to swipe it using a mobile device. According to the reports, the ground will be divided into six zones with people restricted to their designated seats.
“There will be a limit of six tickets per customer, and there will be no box office sales at the match. Only mobile tickets will be available, and when you buy a ticket, Cricket Australia will keep your details for COVID-19 contact-tracing purposes”, read the official statement.
The reigning T20 World Cup champions are returning to the field for the first time since taking out the trophy in front of 86,174 people at the MCG on March 8, with Australia to meet New Zealand in three T20Is and three ODIs.
Written by Anjali Jha. Follow Anjali on Twitter today.
