Cricket: Black Caps tickets selling fast

Coach Mike Hesson conducts court with opening batsman Martin Guptill in Napier yesterday. PHOTO/Warren Buckland

People across Hawke's Bay who are hoping to see the Black Caps tomorrow will need to move fast if they're to secure a seat for the Pool A match against Afghanistan at McLean Park tomorrow.

There are now less than 500 tickets left and tournament organisers are urging people to buy now at www.cricketworldcup.com rather than risk walking up to the ground tomorrow without a ticket.

"It will be a capacity crowd and, if it follows the trend of New Zealand's previous pool games, a fantastic game of cricket," says a tournament spokesperson.

"For those who miss out there is still one further match to be held at McLean Park, with Chris Gayle and the West Indies taking on the UAE on Sunday 15 March."

Tickets to both matches start at $20 for adults and just $5 for children.