SACA boss Keith Bradshaw says 5000 extra seats likely for Adelaide Oval Ashes Test SACA Chief Executive Keith Bradshaw expects Adelaide's Oval capacity to be 35,000 for this summer's Ashes Test. SOUTH Australian Cricket Association boss Keith Bradshaw has revealed up to 5000 extra seats may be available for December's Ashes Test, thanks to advanced construction of the new eastern stand. As revealed by The Advertiser on Tuesday, Baulderstone is so far ahead in construction of the eastern stand that swathes of seating could be opened for sale ahead of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England, starting on December 5. The first Australian Cricket Family ticket allocation for the Adelaide Test was snapped up within two days of the July 1 release, including the accessible general admission category. Sections have also been reserved for travelling Barmy Army members. "We are working very closely with Baulderstone to secure some seating on the eastern side," SACA chief executive Bradshaw said. We hope to get close to 5000 seats. As soon as we know what the figure is we will let people know when they will go on sale. Demand from the Australian Cricket Family has been overwhelming, particularly with days one, two and three. Some seating and GA tickets have exhausted their initial allocations, and we are experiencing strong demand for the other days. A second allocation of tickets will be made available across all categories when ticket sales are open to the general public on July 17. However fans face having to purchase premium adult tickets of up to $95 per day to see Darren Lehmann's Australians take on the Old Enemy once $35 adult general admission seats are exhausted. Those wanting to watch three or more days of the Test may be better served purchasing an annual SACA membership at $305. Adelaide will also host an Australia Day, 50-over clash featuring England. We are working with Cricket Australia in terms of the number of tickets that will go on sale. In expectation of this high demand, SACA purposely reserved a number of tickets to ensure the general public would be given the opportunity to purchase a ticket," Bradshaw said. A number of people may decide they want to become SACA members; others may decide they come across through the general admission. Extra eastern stand seating availability will depend on the installation of hospitality infrastructure, while curator Damian Hough's choice of drop-in pitch will also affect seating at the northern end. It is not just a case of the seating being available. We have to make sure the infrastructure for food and beverages is available too," Bradshaw said. The scrap for tickets to Adelaide's Ashes Test takes on greater significance with South Australian Cricket Association facing the loss of its Test in 2014-15 when India tours for the four-match Border-Gavaskar series. Adelaide's Oval capacity will be 35,000 for this summer's Ashes Test, while this will rise to 50,000 when the venue upgrade is completed and officially opened for AFL fixtures next March. Around 20,000 England fans filled the MCG on the final day of the 2010-11 Boxing Day Test triumph that saw Andrew Strauss' side retain the Ashes. Thousands will descend on Australia again, many on package tours, while others will gain tickets through friends or relatives registered with the Australian Cricket Family.