2011 Cricket World Cup tickets for just Rs.10

Would you believe this? You can watch Pakistan versus Australia in Colombo for just Rs 10 while you may have to shell out a minimum of Rs 173 to watch Zimbabwe versus Canada in Chennai. Read on

After the 2007 ticket debacle, it looks like the organisers of 2011 World Cup on the Indian side have not learnt their lessons. While associations in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are offering great ticket deals, the Indian associations seem to be rigid with their pricing and are seriously inviting trouble in the process. Barring India matches, expect very few takers for other matches to be played in India.

The World Cup is now less than 10 days away and it is safe to say the final countdown has begun. But, if you are wondering why there is no frenzy yet for the tickets, the reasons are obvious. Pricing is the biggest issue once again. The 2007 World Cup in the West Indies was a big failure with empty stands for virtually every game simply due to exorbitant pricing. This time around, with 3 hosts in the fray, differential pricing seems very evident. Sri Lanka has taken the lead and are doing very well with their pricing. For some matches even involving the hosts, Sri Lankan authorities have priced the minimum tickets at just Indian rupee 10! And for a high profile match like Sri Lanka versus Pakistan, minimum ticket has been priced at just Rs 25. This is very interesting and teasing.

Ticket prices for matches being played in Sri Lanka for matches involving Sri Lanka with top teams like Pakistan and Australia

North stand - Rs 2500 (Corporate Boxes)
South Stand - Rs 125 and 250
East Stand - Rs 25 and 50
West stand - Rs 125, 250 and 1250

Ticket prices for matches being played in Sri Lanka for matches involving Sri Lanka with teams like Kenya and Canada

North stand - Rs 1250 (Corporate Boxes)
South Stand - Rs 75 and 125
East Stand - Rs 10 and 25
West stand - Rs 75, 125 and 500

Ticket prices for matches being played in Sri Lanka for matches involving teams other than Sri Lanka. Example: Pakistan Vs New Zealand

North stand - NA
South Stand - Rs 125, 250 and 2000 (Corporate Box)
East Stand - Rs 15 and 75
West stand - Rs 15 and 75


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