Tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai sold out within minutes of going on sale on Monday. The overwhelming demand saw more than 150,000 eager fans queue online, leading to wait times of over an hour. The much-awaited showdown is scheduled for February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as part of the group stage of the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will be hosted across Pakistan and the UAE under a hybrid model.
Cricket enthusiasts and residents alike were stunned by the massive rush for tickets to the marquee fixture.
25,000 tickets India vs pakistan Pakistan Champions Trophy match sold out in 1 hour#PAKvsIND pic.twitter.com/h77WQgdGuO— iffi Raza (@Rizzvi73) February 4, 2025
Dubai resident Sudhashree shared her surprise, was quoted as saying by IANS news agency, “I expected a long wait, but the speed at which tickets disappeared was shocking. By the time I secured my spot in the queue, only two categories were left, both beyond my budget.”
Many fans waited for nearly an hour, only to discover that most ticket categories, including the 2,000 dirhams for Platinum and 5,000 dirhams for Grand Lounge sections, were already sold out. With a capacity of 25,000 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the rapid sellout underscored the match’s immense significance and appeal.
An India vs Pakistan encounter is more than just a cricket match — it’s a spectacle that ignites passion worldwide and drives economic activity. Industry experts predict a surge in tourism, hospitality, and travel, with increased hotel bookings and rising airfares as fans from both nations flock to Dubai.
The two-week tournament will feature the world’s top eight teams competing in 15 matches over 19 days across Pakistan and the UAE. Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa.
Defending champions Pakistan, who claimed the title in 2017 in England, will kick off their campaign against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. This tournament marks Pakistan’s first time hosting a global cricket event since the 1996 ODI World Cup.
Historically, India and Australia have been the most successful teams in the Champions Trophy, with two titles each.
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