One thing synonymous with every India-Pakistan cricket matchis the emotions attached to it. Not just among players, but also fans are highon adrenaline. The battle on the cricket field between the two Asian neighboursis touted to be the “greatest rivalry” for which fans wait eagerly.
Although the two cricketing giants don’t feature inbilateral ties due to political issues, there is always a great level ofexcitement and anticipation whenever the two teams meet in multi-nationtournaments.
Even in the ongoing World Cup in England and Wales, there’salready enough hype for game number 22 — the mother of all clashes — to beplayed between India and Pakistan on June 16 in Manchester.
Such is the craze among the fans that they are willing topay any amount of money to witness what is expected to be a high-octaneencounter between the arch-rivals.
The tickets for the clash which will take place at the OldTrafford Stadium — which has a capacity of 20000 — were sold out within hoursof the ticket window opening.
And now, those who have bought the tickets are earning moreby re-selling them. A website, Viagogo, is now buying tickets from the fans andis reselling them for prices ranging from approximately Rs20,000 to Rs60,000.
According to the website, 480 people have asked them toresell their tickets which the website is now providing to those who want it.
The highest ticket price is available in the Platinumcategory for Rs62, 610 while the lowest is that in the Bronze category forRs20,171.
The website has put up a map of the stadium wherein theyhave listed the services available in the stands for which the prices arementioned.
India and Pakistan will be meeting for the seventh time in aWorld Cup on Sunday. On all the six previous occasions, the Men in Blue haveturned victorious.