India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024 tickets priced at Rs 16.6 lakh?

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is selling match tickets of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash at $20,000 (INR 16.6 lakh). Notably, the United States and former champions West Indies will host the ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup between June 1 and 29.

Rohit Sharma & Co will lock horns against arch rivals Pakistan in New York on 9 June. As usual this high-voltage clash of India vs Pakistan will be a full house. The issue of expensive tickets for the upcoming match in New York casts a shadow, bringing back memories of the similar controversy that was ignited last year.

'The World Cup in the US is for game expansion'

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, former IPL chief Modi lashed out at ICC over the ticket prices of the Indo-Pak clash at the T20 World Cup. “Shocked to learn that @ICC is selling tickets for Diamond Club at $20000 per seat for the #indvspak WC game. The WC in the US is for game expansion & fan engagement, not a means to make profits on gate collections. $2750 for a ticket It’s just #notcricket #intlcouncilofcrooks,” Modi mentioned.

India's World Cup rivalry with Pakistan

India and Pakistan have faced each other seven times at the ICC event. The Asian giants also contested the 2007 final. After meeting Pakistan twice in the 2007 edition, the Men In Blue and Green Army have squared off in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2022. However, India and Pakistan did not face each other in the 2009 and 2010 T20 World Cups. Pakistan famously broke India’s winning streak in World Cup events with a 10-wicket win over Virat Kohli and Co. in the 2021 edition. India outclassed Pakistan in its last T20 World Cup meeting at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium in 2022.