World Cup 2023: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has announced the ticket prices for the matches that will be played at Eden Gardens during the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The iconic stadium in Kolkata will host five matches during the tournament, including the India-South Africa game and the semi-final.
The ticket prices range from Rs. 650 for the Bangladesh versus Qualifier 1 match to Rs. 3000 for the semi-final. The other two denominations for the two matches would be Rs. 1500 (D, H Blocks) and Rs. 2500 (C, K Blocks).
Here is a table of the ticket prices for all the matches at Eden Gardens during the 2023 Cricket World Cup:
| Match | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs Qualifier 1 | Rs. 650 (upper tiers), Rs. 1000 (D and H) and Rs. 1500 (B, C, K, L) |
| Pakistan vs England | Rs. 800 (upper tier), Rs. 1200 (D, H), Rs. 2000 (C, K) and Rs. 2200 (B, L) |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rs. 800 (upper tier), Rs. 1200 (D, H), Rs. 2000 (C, K) and Rs. 2200 (B, L) |
| India vs South Africa | Rs. 900 (upper tier), Rs. 1500 (D, H), Rs. 2500 (C, K) and Rs. 3000 (B, L) |
| Semi-final | Rs. 900 (upper tier), Rs. 1500 (D, H), Rs. 2500 (C, K) and Rs. 3000 (B, L) |
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When & Where to buy Eden Garden Tickets:
The tickets for the World Cup matches at Eden Gardens will go on sale from July 15, 2023. Fans can purchase tickets online through the ICC’s official website or at the Eden Gardens ticket office.
The stadium was established in 1864 and has hosted many historic matches, including the 1987 Cricket World Cup final and the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 final. Eden Gardens is known for its passionate and vocal crowd, and is considered one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.
Here are some other interesting facts about Eden Gardens:
- The ground was originally named the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club Ground.
- The first Test match at Eden Gardens was played in 1934 between India and England.
- The highest individual score at Eden Gardens is 281, scored by VVS Laxman in 2001.
- The highest crowd attendance at Eden Gardens was 110,564, for the 1996 Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and Sri Lanka.
Eden Gardens is a truly iconic cricket stadium and a major landmark in Kolkata. It is a place where cricket history has been made, and continues to be made today.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be played from October 5 to November 28. The tournament will be hosted by India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.