India and Pakistan will clash in a blockbuster tie in the Asia Cup 2025 tournament. The archrivals will be facing off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on September 14 in a Group A match.
Oman and the UAE are also placed in Group A with India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup. India will play the UAE in their first match on September 10 in Dubai, and after the Pakistan game, will face Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
Given the hostility between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India’s reply in Operation Sindoor, where it hit several air bases and terrorist hideouts in Pakistan. There are calls for India to boycott the Pakistan game, but since the Indian government has given clearance, the match will be played.
However, in an unexpected turn of events, tickets for the highly anticipated match are still unsold with less than a week to go. This is unusual for a match that often sells out within hours of its availability.
Given that India-Pakistan matches are traditionally the most sought-after tickets in world cricket, fans are astonished by the number of seats available. Demand is typically so great that crowd control is a challenge for organizers.
However, it seems that bundled sales and skyrocketing costs are to blame this time. Tickets with premium hospitality options are available on official platforms like Viagogo and Platinumlist, making them well out of reach for regular fans.
VIP Suites East: INR 257,815 (for two seats)—includes aisle seating, unlimited food and drinks, lounge access, private entry, and dedicated restrooms.
Royal Box: INR 230,700 (for two).
Sky Box East: INR 167,851 (for two).
Even mid-tier options like Platinum (INR 75,659) and Grand Lounge (INR 41,153) are prohibitively priced. The cheapest option, General East, is still close to INR 10,000 for two seats.
Reports have stated that steep ticket prices for the India vs. Pakistan game have cooled off the demand.
(News 18 input)