It was shocking scenes in the India vs Ireland match at the T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday, 5 June as several stands were left empty in New York’s Nassau County International Stadium. The premium stands barely had any fans in them on the Wednesday game. The cricket community spotted the same on social media and slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for sky-high ticket prices for the India games.
Tickets for India’s first match against Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2024 started around $150. The premium VIP club seats were released for just over $1,000. These prices were nothing compared to the ones in India vs Pakistan. The lowest ticket released for the marquee clash was $300. The most expensive tickets on sale at the moment range from $2500 – $10,000.
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The prices ($2500-$10,000) translate roughly to Rs 2 lakh – Rs 8.34 lakh rupees, which are incredibly high in comparison to the prices seen in the rest of the tournaments. For context, the tickets for India vs Pakistan match in the ODI World Cup 2023 started at Rs 500.
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