The tickets for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India were reportedly sold out within minutes after online sales for the Dubai-leg matches went live.
The overwhelming demand for Pakistan-India match tickets saw around 140,000 cricket fans rush to the ticketing website in an attempt to secure their seats for the blockbuster encounter.
The much-awaited match of the tournament is set to take place at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23.
Ticket prices for the much-awaited fixture started at AED 500, soaring up to a staggering AED 12,500. For the remaining three matches scheduled in Dubai, the lowest ticket price was AED 125.
The Champions Trophy clash between Pakistan and India reportedly generated AED 45.6 million (approximately Rs 3.4 billion) in ticket sales, with the stadium’s 25,000-seat capacity being filled in record time.
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Meanwhile, the tickets for all Dubai-hosted matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 were completely sold out, amassing a total of AED 88.5 million.
Back in Pakistan, where the remaining 10 matches of the tournament will be staged, the response was just as overwhelming.
Fans flocked to designated ticketing centres in large numbers, eager to grab seats for their preferred fixtures in what promises to be one of the biggest cricketing events on home soil.
The thrilling two-week competition will see the world’s top eight teams put it all on the line in 15 intense matches across 19 days, with every match counting in the pursuit of the iconic white jackets.
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