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The frenzy surrounding the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry was on full display as tickets for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy clash flew off the shelves in a matter of minutes. Within less than an hour, every ticket had been snapped up, leaving countless fans disappointed and without a seat for the February 23 showdown at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
This high-voltage encounter will be part of the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will follow a hybrid model, with all of India’s matches—including the playoffs and final, should they qualify—being held in the UAE.
As excitement reached a fever pitch, Dubai resident Sudhashree spoke to IANS, capturing the madness surrounding the India-Pakistan fixture. Fans faced long online queues, only to discover that tickets for all categories, from the premium Dirham 2,000 Platinum seats to the exclusive Dirham 5,000 Grand Lounge options, had sold out almost instantly. The demand for this historic rivalry is undeniably through the roof.
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The anticipation for the Champions Trophy is building as the tournament is set to kick off soon.
The anticipation for the Champions Trophy is building as the tournament is set to kick off soon, with fans eagerly awaiting the action to unfold.
