T20 World Cup 2024: India-Pakistan clash sparks ticket frenzy

Fans from across the globe are yearning for tickets to witness the blockbuster India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup 2024. The much-anticipated match, scheduled for June 9, will unfold at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in the heart of New York City.

The India-Pakistan fixture has surpassed all expectations as far as ticket sales are concerned, with demand soaring to unprecedented heights. The tickets for the mega tournament opened through a public ballot with a seven-day window closing on February 7. The remaining tickets went on sale on Thursday, February 22 and nine of the 16 matches in the USA are already sold out.

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When it comes to the India-Pakistan clash, ticket allocations are currently oversubscribed by more than 200 times as per the International Cricket Council (ICC). T20 World Cup USA chief executive Brett Jones confirmed the new development and stated that they are thrilled to witness such support for the tournament.

“There is no data point like ticket sales to showcase the level of enthusiasm that’s out there and we’re thrilled with the support we’re seeing. The 2024 T20 World Cup is going to fundamentally change the game of cricket in the U.S. and it’s our job to capitalise on this moment,” Jones was quoted as saying by Forbes.

A standard ticket for the India-Pakistan match in New York will cost around $175 (INR 14,505), the standard plus is priced at $300 (INR 28,866) and the premium ones at $400 (INR 33,155). Despite the sport being less popular in the United States, the organisers are optimistic about its success as South Asian fans have shown immense enthusiasm.

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Notably, the Nassau County Stadium, where the India vs Pakistan clash will be played, will also host one warm-up game in late May before the ground's first match on June 3 between South Africa and Sri Lanka. After that, it will host India-Ireland fixture on June 5, followed by Canada-Ireland on June 7, Netherlands-South Africa on June 8, and finally India-Pakistan on June 9.