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As the general ticket sales for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 commenced, VIP tickets for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash have skyrocketed to an astonishing $40,000 on resale websites like StubHub and SeatGeek. Reports indicate that the additional fees associated with these tickets can amount to nearly $10,000, bringing the total cost to over $50,000.
The surge in prices is particularly noticeable for matches featuring high-profile teams like India and Pakistan, with tickets for the clash between the two rivals fetching exorbitant amounts on resale platforms. Despite official ticket sales starting at a modest $6, premium seats are now being resold at a staggering $400, indicating a significant markup in anticipation of the intense cricketing rivalry between the two nations. Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have further fueled the hype surrounding their matches, making them some of the most sought-after fixtures in the T20 World Cup calendar.