Cricket enthusiasts and MasterCard holders have reason to celebrate as the exclusive ticket sales for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match of the World Cup 2023 will commence on August 29. While the general public can book tickets for India matches from August 30 onwards, MasterCard users will enjoy a 24-hour head start to secure their seats for the blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals.
Scheduled for Saturday, October 14, the iconic match will unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Originally slated for October 15, the date was adjusted due to security considerations. This encounter marks the eighth time India and Pakistan will face each other in World Cup history, with India holding an unblemished record of seven victories.
Beyond the Ahmedabad venue, Team India will grace eight more World Cup arenas. The tickets for all of India’s matches, including the October 14 clash, will become available for purchase on August 30. MasterCard users will enjoy a unique opportunity to secure their seats ahead of the general public, ensuring their presence at this monumental cricket event.
ICC’s Head of Events, Chris Tetley, expressed enthusiasm about the ticket sales, inviting fans worldwide to participate in the biggest Cricket World Cup yet. He noted that the event is poised to captivate cricket enthusiasts from all corners of the globe and emphasized that the official ticketing site is the go-to platform for ticket purchases. The ticket schedule for MasterCard users extends as follows:
– August 29 (6 PM IST onwards): MasterCard Pre-sale – India vs Pakistan match on October 14
– August 29 (6 PM IST onwards): MasterCard Pre-sale – All India matches (excluding warm-up games)
– September 14 (6 PM IST onwards): MasterCard Pre-Sale – Semi-Finals and Final
As cricket fever builds, the MasterCard Pre-sale presents an exclusive opportunity for fans to secure their spot and be part of the monumental cricketing spectacle that is the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
India World Cup Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oct 8 | India | Australia | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2:00 PM |
| 8 | Oct 11 | India | Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| 13 | Oct 14 | India | Pakistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
| 17 | Oct 19 | India | Bangladesh | MCA Stadium, Pune | 2:00 PM |
| 21 | Oct 22 | India | New Zealand | HPCA Stadium, Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
| 29 | Oct 29 | India | England | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
| 33 | Nov 2 | India | Sri Lanka | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
| 37 | Nov 5 | India | South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
| 43 | Nov 12 | India | Qualifier 1 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
