Tickets for Pakistan vs India Champions Trophy Clash in Dubai Sell Out in Record Time
For matches other than the Pakistan-India encounter, ticket prices started at a more affordable AED125.
The highly anticipated ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 match between arch-rivals Pakistan and India has once again proven to be a global cricketing spectacle, with tickets for the February 23 clash in Dubai selling out in less than an hour after going on sale.
The match, set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, generated a staggering AED45.6 million (approximately Rs3.4 billion) in ticket sales, highlighting the immense excitement surrounding the encounter.
Cricket fans from around the world flocked to online platforms to secure their seats, with over 140,000 fans queuing up virtually to purchase tickets.
The rapid sell-out underscores the unparalleled passion and rivalry associated with Pakistan-India cricket matches, which consistently draw massive global audiences.
The tournament kicks off on February 19, with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening match.
For matches other than the Pakistan-India encounter, ticket prices started at a more affordable AED125.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, physical ticket sales for the tournament began a day earlier across 108 designated centers in 26 cities.
Fans in the host nation are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to witness world-class cricket on home soil.
Tickets for the final, scheduled for March 9, will go on sale after the conclusion of the first semi-final, adding to the anticipation as the tournament progresses.
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 features eight teams divided into two groups.
Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia.
A total of 15 matches will be played across the four venues, with the tournament running from February 19 to March 9.
As the countdown to the tournament begins, cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable cricketing extravaganza, headlined by the electrifying Pakistan-India clash in Dubai.