India vs Pakistan T20 WC Ticket: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and the Caribbean is creating a buzz like no other, with the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in New York sparking a frenzy. While the official sale saw tickets starting at a modest $6 (INR 497), the resale market paints a different picture, with prices reaching exorbitant levels.
India vs Pakistan Ticket: Skyrocketing prices
Matches like India vs Pakistan and India vs Canada have become gold dust, disappearing during the official sale and reappearing on resale platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek at astronomical prices.
These tickets are being offered for at least double their original cost, with some exceeding initial prices by a staggering margin.
India vs Pakistan VIP Seats Touching $50,000
For instance, VIP tickets for the India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup match on the official website cost $400 (INR 33 Thousand) (excluding taxes). On resale platforms, however, similar seats are listed for a mind-blowing $40,000 (INR 33 lakhs), with platform fees pushing the total close to $50,000 (INR 41 Lakhs) – a price tag comparable to courtside NBA Finals tickets!
Cheapest options aren’t cheap
Even the “cheapest” resale ticket for the India vs Pakistan match is far from affordable, currently hovering around $1,259 (INR 1.04 lakhs) on StubHub. On SeatGeek, the lowest price is slightly lower at $1,166 (INR 96k), but still significantly higher than the original price.
IND vs PAK surpassing other main events hype
These resale prices rival the cost of attending other major sporting events in the USA.
While the average World Series ticket last year cost around $1,100 (INR 91k), and the average Super Bowl 58 ticket reached $9,000 (INR 7.45 Lakh), the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match is surpassing these figures on the resale market.
IND vs PAK: Rs 1.8 crore Ticket in T20 WC
On SeatGeek, the base price for the most expensive India vs Pakistan match ticket is a staggering $175,000 (INR 1.4 Crore). However, with additional fees of $50,000 (INR 41 Lakhs), the total cost nears a quarter of a million dollars (INR 1.86 crore), highlighting the extreme price inflation in the resale market.
T20 World Cup 2024 Director acknowledges Huge Demand:
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament director, Fawwaz Baksh, expressed surprise at the overwhelming response, exceeding their expectations. He acknowledges that not everyone will secure tickets, despite the efforts of the managing committee as per the USA Today.
Baksh offers a glimmer of hope for fans who missed out on tickets during the official sale. He suggests that some tickets might become available if sponsors and stakeholders return unneeded tickets to the pool. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on the official website for such opportunities.
For those unable to secure tickets, Baksh encourages them to participate in the excitement by visiting the fan parks and engaging in various activities planned around the tournament.
T20 World Cup Ticket Information Recap:
- General tickets were available on a first-come-first-served basis on the official website from February 22nd, with popular matches selling out quickly.
- A public ticket ballot also ran from February 1st to 7th.
- Tickets are available in various categories, with prices starting at $6 for the original sale.
- The tournament will be held across nine cities in the USA and the Caribbean, with the final on June 29th in Barbados.
The India vs Pakistan match, scheduled for June 9th in New York, is the hottest ticket of the tournament, showcasing the immense passion for cricket and the lengths fans are willing to go to witness this historic clash.
