ICC Cricket World Cup 2023:
Cricket fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as tickets for selected India matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 disappeared in mere minutes during the pre-sale phase. The ticket frenzy unfolded on Thursday, August 31, with fans racing to secure their spots to witness the cricketing action live.
A day earlier, the pre-sale of tickets for two warm-up matches featuring India had garnered a mixed response. The India vs England warm-up match quickly sold out within hours, while tickets for the other warm-up game featuring the Netherlands were still available at the time of publishing this story.
The ticket sales for three highly anticipated India matches—India vs Australia, India vs Bangladesh, and India vs Afghanistan—commenced in phases starting at 8 pm IST on August 31. To the astonishment of many, these tickets were snatched up within minutes of being made available on the BookMyShow platform.
Several fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment, highlighting issues similar to those experienced during the ticket sales on August 29, which had been restricted exclusively for MasterCard users. Some users who attempted to book tickets were greeted with a message or placed in a queue for up to 3-4 hours.
“We’ve limited seats available and are experiencing a very high demand currently. Hence, you’ve been placed in a queue. We request your cooperation and patience. Thank you!”
However, amidst the rush, lucky fans shared their delight at successfully securing tickets for these highly sought-after India matches.
Entered the queue exactly at 8:00 PM and tickets got sold out within 6 minutes of staying in the queue. God bless @BCCI @bookmyshow @JayShah
It is impossible to watch a game in this world cup. Thanks to blatant corruption. pic.twitter.com/6bBlaLnZmP
— Sarthak (@sarthakdr11m) August 31, 2023
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Estimated time wasb30 min but when I got chance to buy ticket it was sold out#Scam #worldcup pic.twitter.com/59T8jtgfzl— Ayushman Chaudhary (@Im_ayushman05) August 31, 2023
@BCCI @bookmyshow its clear that a common man will not be able to watch the world cup with such pathetic ticket booking system, either we buy them at ab noxious prices or watch at home, utter shame#bookmyshowscam pic.twitter.com/EXGikueG6a
— Aman chaudhary (@iAmanchaudhary) August 31, 2023
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had organized ticket sales for non-MasterCard users in a phased manner. The ticket sale phases were as follows:
- India matches at Guwahati and Trivandrum: August 30 from 8 PM IST onwards.
- India matches at Chennai, Delhi, and Pune: August 31 from 8 PM IST onwards.
- India matches at Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Mumbai: September 1 from 8 PM IST onwards.
- India matches at Bengaluru and Kolkata: September 2 from 8 PM IST onwards.
- India match at Ahmedabad: September 3 from 8 PM IST onwards.
The ticket booking window was open for India World Cup matches to be played at the M. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, and MCA International Stadium in Pune. Here are the matches and their respective ticket prices:
- India vs Australia fixture on October 8: Ticket prices start from Rs 1500.
- India vs Afghanistan fixture on October 11: Ticket prices start from Rs 750.
- India vs Bangladesh fixture on October 19: Ticket prices start from Rs 1200.
For cricket enthusiasts eager to secure their seats, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to book tickets for India’s Cricket World Cup 2023 matches:
Step 1: Visit ICC’s official ticketing website at ICC Cricket World Cup Tickets or directly access the BookMyShow website at BookMyShow ICC World Cup Tickets.
Step 2: Click on the venue under ‘Find matches by venue.’ Currently, tickets are available only for Trivandrum (warm-up match). Tickets for India matches at Delhi, Chennai, and Pune have been sold out.
Step 3: Select the match for which you want to purchase World Cup tickets.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Book’ option displayed on the screen.
Step 5: A login prompt will appear, allowing you to log in.
Step 6: Choose the desired number of seats.
Step 7: Select the seating area for your ticket purchase.
Step 8: Click on ‘Book.’
Step 9: Provide the pincode for home delivery of tickets.
Step 10: Enter the necessary personal details.
Step 11: Click on ‘Proceed to Pay’ and complete the payment.
With the tickets for India’s ICC World Cup 2023 matches in high demand, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the tournament, set to showcase the best of the sport on the world stage.