T20 World Cup: Ticket Sales for Semi-Finals and Final Amid Venue Doubts
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New Delhi, Feb 24 (NationPress) The ticket sales for the semi-finals and final of the T20 World Cup 2026 are set to launch at 7 pm IST on Tuesday, as per an announcement from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Cricket enthusiasts can secure their seats for the first semi-final on March 4, the second semi-final on March 5, and the eagerly awaited final on March 8 via official booking platforms.
Nonetheless, the location for Semi-final 1 remains uncertain. The match is scheduled to take place either at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo or at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In contrast, Semi-final 2 is confirmed to occur at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
According to tournament rules, if the Pakistan cricket team qualifies for the semi-finals, they will face off in semi-final 1 in Colombo on March 4. However, if Pakistan does not qualify but Sri Lanka progresses to the Super 4 and is not matched against India, then the game will be hosted in Colombo.
If neither of these scenarios occurs, or if India is matched against Sri Lanka, semi-final 1 will take place at Eden Gardens on the same date.
The final's venue also depends on Pakistan's advancement. Should Pakistan reach the final, it will be held in Colombo; otherwise, the match will be staged in Ahmedabad.
The ICC has confirmed that tickets purchased for a venue that does not end up hosting semi-final 1 or the final will be fully refunded.
The initial phase of ticket sales includes a limited selection across various categories for all three knockout matches, with considerable demand anticipated as the tournament progresses to its crucial stages.
India is currently in Group A during the ongoing Super 8s round, competing against West Indies, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, while Pakistan is in Group B alongside England, New Zealand, and co-hosts Sri Lanka. The leading two teams from each group will advance to the knockout semi-finals.