Champions Trophy: Pak-India match tickets reach black market at almost double the price

The highly anticipated Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and India is set to take place on February 23 in Dubai. Cricket fans eagerly await this fierce rivalry as the tournament begins in Pakistan tomorrow. However, tickets for this monumental clash have already become a scarce commodity, with many fans unable to secure their seats.

The tickets for the much-awaited match sold out within hours, leaving many fans disappointed and empty-handed. Now, these tickets are being resold on the black market at exorbitant prices.

According to media reports, the price for a ticket to the Grand Lounge of the Dubai Stadium, offering the best view of the match, has reached up to 1.5 million rupees in the black market. The same was originally priced at 7.4 million Pakistani rupees.

Reports indicate that fans who missed out on purchasing tickets initially are now turning to black-market dealers, willing to pay hefty sums for a chance to witness the historic encounter. The price for a ticket to the Grand Lounge of the Dubai Stadium, offering the best view of the match, has reached up to 1.5 million rupees.

The trend of selling Pakistan-India match tickets at inflated prices on the black market is not new. During the 2024 T20 World Cup, tickets for this high-stakes match soared to nearly 5 million rupees on the black market.