Tue Feb 04 20:31:54 IST 2025: ## India-Pakistan Cricket Clash Fuels Ticket Frenzy: Champions Trophy Tickets Sell Out in an Hour
**Dubai, UAE:** The highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, kicking off February 19th in Karachi with a Pakistan-New Zealand match, has created a frenzy among cricket fans. Tickets for India’s matches in the tournament, all to be played in Dubai, sold out within an hour of going on sale Monday.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released tickets for India’s three league matches and their potential semi-final, all to be held at the Dubai Sports City cricket stadium (capacity 25,000). Demand was incredibly high, with an estimated 150,000 people vying for tickets online. Tickets, priced at a minimum of 125 UAE Dirhams (approximately ₹2,900), were snapped up quickly.
India’s squad, captained by Rohit Sharma and including stars like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, will face Bangladesh on February 20th, Pakistan on the 23rd, and New Zealand on March 2nd. A strong showing in the group stage could see India play their semi-final in Dubai as well. Tickets for Pakistan’s matches are being sold separately by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the ICC. The tournament will utilize a hybrid model.
The intense competition for tickets underscores the immense popularity of India-Pakistan matches, a rivalry that draws massive global viewership. The ICC’s swift ticket sales demonstrate the significant anticipation for the Champions Trophy 2025. The Indian team is scheduled to arrive in Dubai on February 15th.
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