Cricket fans eagerly awaiting the India vs Pakistan showdown at the 2025 Champions Trophy were left disappointed when tickets for the highly anticipated match sold out within minutes of their release. Scheduled for February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, this encounter is set to be one of the marquee fixtures of the tournament, generating immense demand for tickets.
With all of India’s matches scheduled to take place in Dubai due to logistical and political reasons, the demand for tickets skyrocketed, especially for the India vs Pakistan match. The match is expected to be a blockbuster, with fans from both nations hoping to witness the thrilling clash in person. However, despite the anticipation, ticket categories—including premium seats priced at AED 2,000 and AED 5,000—were snapped up almost instantly when they went live at 5:30 PM (IST) on February 3.
For the fortunate few who managed to secure tickets, the prices for general stands at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium started at 125 Dirhams (approximately Rs 2,965.43). However, the prices for other seating options, such as those closer to the field or with added amenities, remain unconfirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is set to be played in a hybrid format, with matches taking place in both Pakistan and the UAE. While the initial plan was for the tournament to be hosted in Pakistan, India’s decision to not travel to the country due to security concerns led to the compromise of having India’s fixtures played in Dubai. This arrangement has only increased the demand for tickets for India’s matches, particularly the high-profile clashes against Pakistan and New Zealand.
The tournament itself will run from February 19 to March 9, 2025, featuring eight teams competing across various venues in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Dubai. The teams are divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand
- Group B: Afghanistan, England, Australia, South Africa
India’s fixtures in the group stages are as follows:
- Thursday, February 20: India vs Bangladesh at 1:00 PM (2:30 PM IST)
- Sunday, February 23: India vs Pakistan at 1:00 PM (2:30 PM IST)
- Sunday, March 2: India vs New Zealand at 1:00 PM (2:30 PM IST)
The tournament will kick off with the hosts and defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi, followed by other exciting matches. With such high expectations surrounding the event, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an unmissable spectacle for cricket fans worldwide, with the India vs Pakistan clash set to be the standout fixture. The rapid sell-out of tickets underscores just how much anticipation there is for the tournament and the rivalries that will unfold on the field.
