India stormed into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final with a commanding four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semifinal on Tuesday, March 4. With this win, the Men in Blue have booked their spot in the title clash, set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9. Their opponent will be determined in the second semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand.
Indian cricket has always enjoyed immense fan support worldwide, and their qualification for the final has only intensified the ticket frenzy. The demand for Champions Trophy final tickets surged within minutes of India’s victory, with thousands of fans rushing to online booking platforms. Despite the opponent being undecided, the craze remains unwavering as Indian supporters scramble to secure seats for the high-stakes encounter.
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Senior journalist Amol Karhadkar took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight the soaring demand, sharing a screenshot that revealed over 14,000 people in a virtual queue. The estimated wait time exceeded an hour, reflecting the immense anticipation surrounding the final.
Just checked the demand for the Champions Trophy final ticket sale, which went live exactly 11 mins ago pic.twitter.com/i8EJJrtJiQ
— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) March 4, 2025
Meanwhile, ticket resale platform Viagogo has seen prices skyrocket, with some sellers listing tickets for as high as INR 6 lakh. Despite the exorbitant rates, tickets are being snapped up rapidly, underlining the massive appeal of this blockbuster showdown.
India has been the most dominant team in the eight-nation tournament, remaining unbeaten throughout. They cruised past Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the group stage before taking down Australia in the semifinal, reaffirming their status as title favourites.
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As for the second semifinal, South Africa and New Zealand will battle it out at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on March 5. The victor will earn a spot in the grand finale against India in Dubai, while the loser will exit the tournament. With both teams eyeing their maiden Champions Trophy title, a thrilling contest awaits.
