As the anticipation for the highly awaited ODI World Cup 2023 clash between India and Pakistan reaches a fever pitch, there is another aspect of this epic showdown that has garnered significant attention – the skyrocketing airfare prices to Ahmedabad. With flight ticket prices experiencing an unprecedented 415% surge, travelers and cricket enthusiasts alike are left in disbelief as they scramble to secure their seats for the thrilling encounter scheduled for October 14.
Cricket, often likened to a fervently followed religion in both India and Pakistan, possesses a remarkable power to unite and enthuse people transcending borders. Whenever these cricketing powerhouses clash on the field, it generates unparalleled excitement, and the impending World Cup encounter appears to be no exception. The enthusiasm surrounding it has transformed flight tickets into highly coveted commodities.
Expensive Affair for Cricket Fans
For cricket fans planning to travel to Ahmedabad for the much-awaited India-Pakistan face-off, it is going to be an expensive affair. Typically, a round-trip ticket from cities such as Lucknow, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Patna, Bhopal, and other major cities to Ahmedabad falls within the price range of Rs 5,000 to Rs 12,000 per person. However, according to multiple media reports, the cost had surged by a staggering 104% to 415% just in the week leading up to the match.
For instance, a round-trip ticket between New Delhi and Ahmedabad, usually priced at Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 in ordinary circumstances, has surged dramatically to an astonishing Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 in the week preceding the match. These astronomical rates have left cricket enthusiasts both amazed and concerned about the affordability of witnessing this sporting spectacle live.
Countdown to ODI World Cup 2023
The ODI World Cup 2023 is set to commence on October 5, 2023, featuring 10 teams competing for the prestigious trophy across 10 venues during a 46-day duration. India will be the host nation for the tournament, marking its return after a 12-year hiatus. The last time India hosted the 50-over championship, they emerged victorious under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, ending a 28-year-long championship drought. The tournament promises an exciting showdown between cricketing giants, with India and Pakistan’s clash undoubtedly being one of the most eagerly anticipated matches.