India versus Pakistan cricket match is a clash that not only people of the two countries, but fans across the world wait for in any format of any tournament. The tickets for the India-Pakistan clash are usually the first ones to be sold out. However, things have slightly changed for the Asia Cup 2025. The tickets for the Asia Cup India vs Pak match on Sunday have not been sold the way the organisers had planned.
Several ticketing websites mention different classes of tickets for the match including a pair of seats in the VIP Suites East for Rs 2.5 lakhs, reported NDTV. It added that the ticket “includes aisle seating, unlimited food and drinks, a parking pass, VIP club/lounge access, and private entrance and restrooms.”
The report added that the Royal Box costs Rs 2.3 lakhs, the Sky Box costs Rs 1.6 lakhs, and even the Platinum level tickets are listed at Rs 75,659. The most affordable tickets are around Rs 10,000 for two. However, the interest for these tickets has been low.
Why are Asia Cup India vs Pak tickets not getting sold?
The India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match seems to be garnering less interest than what it usually gets. Former India star and commentator Aakash Chopra has tried to explain the possible reasons behind this.
In a recent video, he said, “India is playing T20I cricket and people have not come to watch the match. Is it possible? Yes, it has happened. During the India vs UAE match, the stands were almost empty. Even for the India vs Pakistan match, the general tickets are sold out, but the higher-priced tickets like the ones that cost Rs 18,000-20,000 are still available. You can try. What is happening?”
He wondered if this was a side-effect of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirements. “Or is it the highly priced tickets in the UAE where only the marquee matches sell? Or, is it the boycott calls over the India vs Pakistan match? Is that the real reason fans have such low interest in this match? Whatever may be the reason, the stadiums are empty. It might be any of the above reasons, or all of the above. The issue is concerning,” Chopra added, quote NDTV.
Both India and Pakistan have won their respective first matches in the tournament. India defeated the UAE by nine wickets while Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs.
Speaking on the match, former Pak cricketer Wasim Akram said, “I think it will be a competitive match.” According to Telecom Asia Sport, Akram said the Indian team does look stronger than Pakistan. “…but I think Pakistan will have the confidence of winning the tri-series and will give good competition.”
India is being led by Suryakumar Yadav while Pakistan is playing under new captain Salman Agha and coach Mike Hesson.
India-Pakistan match boycott calls – What is the reason behind this?
The India-Pakistan match this time is happening under a completely different scenario. This is the first clash between the two teams since the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. The killing of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir in April this year worsened the relations between the two neighbours.
India ended all diplomatic ties with Pakistan, and held the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. Days later, Indian defence forces struck terrorists hard across PoK under Operation Sindoor. The action led to a fierce four-night of escalation between the two sides.
The opposition parties have called for a complete boycott of the India-Pakistan matches, and even voiced concern against the BCCI for allowing the match to happen. The cricket board, however, said that India will not engage with Pakistan in any bilateral tournament, but international matches will not be stopped.