Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: Tickets for the T20 World Cup semi-finals and final went on sale on Tuesday, but the ICC announced special conditions that could affect the match venues depending on which teams qualify, especially Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Fans can purchase tickets for the first semi-final on March 4, the second semi-final on March 5, and the final on March 8.
The first semi-final has been kept as a “floating venue”, meaning it could be held either in Colombo or Kolkata. The final venue will depend on the teams that make it to the knockout stage. The second semi-final, however, is fixed and will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The final is currently scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad, but that could also change.If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will play the first semi-final in Colombo on March 4. In that case, any tickets bought for the Kolkata match will be refunded. Similarly, if Sri Lanka qualify and are drawn to play a team other than India in the first semi-final, that match will also be moved to Colombo, and Kolkata ticket holders will get their money back. If neither Pakistan nor Sri Lanka qualify for that slot, or if India are drawn against Sri Lanka, the first semi-final will go ahead in Kolkata as planned.For the final, Ahmedabad will host the match unless Pakistan reach the final. If Pakistan do qualify for the summit clash, the final will be shifted to Colombo, and fans who bought tickets for Ahmedabad will receive refunds.The ICC has assured fans that any tickets purchased for venues that do not end up hosting the matches will be fully refunded, ensuring buyers are not left at a loss due to venue changes.
