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- Around 5,000 tickets had reportedly been sold for the BBL Season 16 opener in Chennai.
- Melbourne Renegades are scheduled to face Perth Scorchers at MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12, 2026.
- The fixture is set to be the first Big Bash League match played outside Australia.
- Reports say strong early demand led organisers to plan additional ticket releases.
- Interest is building in the Big Bash League’s historic move to India, with around 5,000 tickets reportedly already sold for the Season 16 opener in Chennai, according to a report by The Hindu.
The match is scheduled for December 12, 2026, at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, where Melbourne Renegades will take on Perth Scorchers. It will mark the first time a Big Bash League match is staged outside Australia, giving the Australian domestic T20 competition a major opportunity to reach cricket fans in India.
The reported sale of around 5,000 tickets signals early interest in the fixture. Other reports on the ticket launch have said the initial allocation sold out quickly after sales opened on October 10, with more tickets expected to be released in the coming weeks. Tickets have been listed for online purchase through District by Zomato and its website, district.in.
Bringing the season opener to Chennai is a significant step in the BBL’s international outreach. The fixture places the league in one of cricket’s most passionate markets and offers local supporters a chance to experience the competition’s format and match-day atmosphere in person.
With the match still weeks away, further ticket releases and preparations will be closely watched as organisers build toward the December opener.
Note: The figure of around 5,000 tickets sold is attributed to The Hindu’s report. Additional ticket-release context is based on separate published coverage.
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