The average hotel rent in Ahmedabad has reportedly increased by nearly 15 times in view of the India-Pakistan World Cup 2023 match to be played in the city. The marquee clash of the ICC event will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14. The match was originally scheduled to be played on 15 October but was one of nine games that were rescheduled following a revised announcement by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Schedule.
The rescheduling of World Cup 2023 matches has left fans in a lurch who had booked their accommodation as per the originally announced schedule. Now, according to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the average hotel tariff in Ahmedabad is 15 times higher than normal.
“A hotel that charges ₹4000 a night on average is going at upwards of ₹60,000 a night on twin-sharing basis on booking.com,” the report stated.
The report further states that fans looking for star hotels will have to shell out a hefty amount as the package for a stay for two nights is up to ₹50,000. Not only this, they may face further booking issues as BCCI has also booked accommodation for its sponsors and affiliate partners.
Apart from the India vs. Pakistan World Cup match, India’s last league match against the Netherlands at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has also been shifted from November 11 to November 12.
Collecting Physical Tickets Could Prove To Be Another Hassle For World Cup Fans
Booking hotels at high prices is not the only concern for cricket fans ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Ahmedabad. They will also have to buy physical tickets as the BCCI has made it clear that e-tickets will not be valid for entry into the stadium. Booking hotels at high prices is not the only concern for cricket fans ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Ahmedabad. They will also have to buy physical tickets as the BCCI has made it clear that e-tickets will not be valid for entry into the stadium.
It may be recalled that earlier this year fans were forced to stand in long queues to get tickets ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final, which was also played at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A video of complete chaos at the stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of the mega clash has gone viral on social media.
