The cricket world is full of anticipation with ticket prices for the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match reaching unprecedented highs. In a stunning display of demand, resale platforms have pushed the prices to Rs 1.86 crore, turning the cricket clash into an event at par with major global sports leagues.
IND vs PAK Promotion begins
There is a race to buy tickets for the match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, to be held in New York on June 9. With the initial phase of ticket sales commencing on February 22, it took no time for allocated tickets to find their way into the resale market, with prices skyrocketing due to the unmatched enthusiasm of fans.
Beyond original prices
According to the official ICC ticketing portal, ticket prices originally ranged from a modest Rs 497 to Rs 33,148. However, the resale market tells a different story. VIP tickets on platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek are now fetching prices as high as Rs 33.15 lakh, with additional platform fees taking the total price to Rs 41.44 lakh for some.
Record-breaking resale value
The resale value of these highly sought-after tickets has broken expectations and previous records. There is a significant increase when compared to last year’s ICC ODI World Cup clash between these two teams when the highest-priced ticket on Viagogo reached Rs 57.15 lakh, which is in stark contrast to today’s astronomical figures.
A global phenomenon
The staggering prices of tickets for the IND vs PAK match not only highlight the immense popularity of cricket but also put the event on par with some of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. For context, the average ticket price for the World Series was Rs 91,175, NBA Finals courtside tickets were priced at Rs 20 lakh, and Super Bowl 58 tickets were priced at around Rs 7.45 lakh.
Cricket craze continues
This unprecedented increase in ticket prices underlines the special place that cricket, especially the matches between India and Pakistan, holds in the hearts of fans around the world. The excitement is only growing as the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, which promises to be an unforgettable spectacle in New York and set a new benchmark for the global appeal of the game.
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