New Delhi: Amidst the excitement surrounding the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai, a surprising fact has left fans and experts surprised. With under a week to go before the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash on September 14, tickets for the marquee match remain unsold, even as some premium seats are priced above Rs 2.5 lakh for a pair.
On Tuesday in Dubai, the official captain’s press conference was carefully set up. Organisers strategically arranged the seating to keep India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Saman Ali Agha apart, with Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan in between them. This arrangement ensured the two rival captains weren’t seated close together, maintaining a calm environment ahead of one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.
India will play their opening match in the Asia Cup 2025 against UAE
While India will play their opening match in the Asia Cup 2025 against the host nation UAE on September 10, the much-awaited showdown against Pakistan will be played on September 14 has been the talk of the tournament. Usually, tickets of India vs Pakistan match sells out within hours. But, this year, the mix of sky-high prices and bundled sales seems to have dampened demand.
On ticketing platforms like Viagogo and Platinumlist, two seats in the VIP Suites East are priced at an astonishing Rs 2,57,815.
Package offers several benefits
The package offers aisle seating, unlimited food and beverages, a parking pass, access to the VIP club/lounge, and private entrances and restrooms. The Royal Box costs around Rs 2,30,700 for two, while the Sky Box East costs Rs 1,67,851. Even the mid-tier options are expensive, with Platinum at Rs 75,659, Grand Lounge at Rs 41,153, Pavilion West at Rs 28,174, and the most affordable General East still nearly Rs 10,000.
It’s unusual to see premium tickets still available for an India-Pakistan match, which is typically considered the most sought-after fixture in world cricket.
“Aggression (is) always there on field and you can’t do without aggression if you want to win,” India captain Suryakumar Yadav declared, signalling his team will bring intensity to the clash. His counterpart Salman Agha struck a calmer tone, saying he leaves it to individual to express themselves.
India, eight-time champions and the defending title-holders, will aim to continue their streak of dominance.
Story Highlight
- Tickets for the much-anticipated between India and Pakistan match remains unsold, as some premium seats are priced above Rs 2.5 lakh for a pair.
- India will play their opening match in the Asia Cup 2025 against the host nation UAE on September 10.
- On ticketing platforms like Viagogo and Platinumlist, two seats in the VIP Suites East are priced at an astonishing Rs 2,57,815.
- The package offers aisle seating, unlimited food and beverages, a parking pass, access to the VIP club/lounge, and private entrances and restrooms.