Cricket fans have been eagerly waiting for the India vs. Pakistan ODI World Cup match. In fact, most of them had applied for leave from offices to watch it in the stadium. However, they have been in shock after checking the price for one ticket for the cricket match. One ticket for the India vs. Pakistan cricket match is costing more than ₹50 lakh online!
India VS Pakistan ODI World Cup Match Ticket Price Is More Than ₹50 Lakhs!
The demand for the highly anticipated match between the cricket teams of India and Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2023 is reflected in the cost of the tickets. On two specific dates, August 29 and September 3, the principal ticket sales outlets accomplished a complete sellout in under one hour.
However, there is also a substantial demand for and a very noticeable increase in price on the secondary market for ticket sales. For instance, an astounding South Premium East 3 sector ticket is currently advertised at ₹21 lakh on the online sports ticket booking site, Viagogo.
There are only two unrestricted upper-tier seats still available, and they are going for an astounding ₹57 lakh each. Additionally, one ticket from the Narendra Modi Stadium’s South Premium West 2 block had been sold for more than ₹19 lakh. It is the world’s largest source of live entertainment tickets, according to Viagogo.
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People Have Questioned The Authenticity Of Ticket Booking Website
Kitne me bik raha hai India-Pakistan cricket match ka ticket?
— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) August 9, 2023
The validity of BookMyShow, the official ticket partner for the next World Cup, has been questioned by users in the meantime. They have referred to the exorbitant prices as “ridiculous”. These prices are unbelievably expensive. However, some cricket fans are paying just to watch the match in the stadium. While others are criticising the booking websites and challenging their authenticity.
There is a significant desire for additional India World Cup 2023 matches as well. Tickets for the India vs. Australia game at Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium are going for as much as ₹2.85 lakh on the ticketing website. At Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium, tickets for the India vs. England game are going for ₹2.35 lakh. At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, tickets for the India vs. South Africa game are also going for ₹2.35 lakh.
Meanwhile, memers on social media are ready with their creative memes:
After booking few tickets of India Pakistan cricket match #BookMyShow be like.. pic.twitter.com/5tvqojoFEx
— MemeOverlord (@MemeOverlord_kk) August 30, 2023
Cricket fans booking tickets for India Pakistan cricket match #BookMyShow be like.. pic.twitter.com/pQWdtmxNpf
— MemeOverlord (@MemeOverlord_kk) August 30, 2023
Fans unable to book tickets for India Pakistan cricket match on #BookMyShow
Fans are like… pic.twitter.com/AaLL5RHVVi
— MemeOverlord (@MemeOverlord_kk) August 30, 2023
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