Tue Feb 04 14:12:33 UTC 2025: ## India’s ICC Champions Trophy Tickets Sell Out in Minutes

**Dubai, UAE:** Tickets for India’s matches in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy went on sale Monday and sold out almost instantly, reflecting the immense popularity of the team. The tournament begins February 19th, with India’s matches scheduled for February 20th (vs. Bangladesh), February 23rd (vs. Pakistan), and March 2nd (vs. New Zealand), all in Dubai. Should India advance, they would also play their semi-final in Dubai.

The high demand resulted in a frenzy online, with reports suggesting around 150,000 people vying for tickets to the India-Pakistan clash alone. Even general stand tickets, priced at 125 UAE Dirhams (approximately ₹2,965), were snapped up within minutes. The intense competition highlights the massive fan interest in the India-Pakistan rivalry and the Champions Trophy itself. The Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, with a capacity of 25,000, was clearly overwhelmed by demand.

The tournament is being held under a hybrid model, with India’s matches, and potentially the semi-finals and final (if India qualifies) taking place in Dubai due to Team India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for security reasons, despite Pakistan hosting the event. The final is scheduled for March 9th. While successful ticket buyers expressed their joy, many others expressed disappointment at missing out. The resale market is expected to see significantly inflated prices.

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