The T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA and West Indies later this year, is set to reignite the thrilling rivalry between India and Pakistan. Just 10 days after the ICC opened the voting window for some matches, ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup clash between India and Pakistan have skyrocketed.
According to a report in USA Today, tickets for the India vs. Pakistan and India vs. Pakistan matches have sold out and are being sold for at least double the original asking price. The official price of tickets for these matches started at $6 and the most expensive ticket for the India vs Pakistan match was $400 excluding tax. However, the price of these tickets on resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek has gone up to over ₹1 crore, rivaling the prices of other major sporting events in the US like the NBA or Major League Baseball.
The cheapest ticket for the India-Pakistan clash available on StubHub is $1,259. Meanwhile, the most expensive ticket for the marquee clash is around $1,75,000, and with $50,000 platform fees, the price goes up to a whopping ₹1.86 lakh, USA Today reported. In contrast, the average World Series ticket costs around $1,100, and tickets for the NBA Finals were resold for around $24,000.
Ticket prices for other matches in the tournament involving India are also being resold at higher prices, but not as high as those for the India-Pakistan clash. The report noted that tickets for other matches in the tournament involving India are also being resold at higher prices, but not as high as those for the India-Pakistan clash. The T20 World Cup is set to be a thrilling event, with the India vs Pakistan clash being a highlight. With ticket prices surging, fans are eagerly anticipating the event, hoping to witness the intense rivalry between the two cricket powerhouses.
