The blockbuster clash between the two arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023 is all set to take place on 15th October. The game will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and ever since the date of this marquee clash was revealed, the prices of hotel rooms and flights to Ahmedabad have skyrocketed.
The hotel rooms currently cost around Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh and are said to be already fully booked. PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf made a ridiculous mistake while praising Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Fans are demanding a full body check-up to give a valid reason for his stay in the hospital. The director of Sannidhya Multi Specialty Hospital in Bopal area said, “Since it is a hospital they are asking for full body checkup and overnight stay, so both their objectives are fulfilled, saving money on staying and getting your health checked.” , said Dr. Paras Shah while talking to Ahmedabad Mirror.
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Fans have come up with different strategies to save money and get a room without paying to hotels. In a hilarious counter-tactic on the part of the fans. Fans are said to be contacting hospitals near the stadium asking them to book their beds.
Cricket fans are booking hospital beds in Ahmedabad due to high hotel room prices around IND vs PAK ICC World Cup 2023
5 star hotel rooms in Ahmedabad cost up to ₹1,00,000 per night
— Ravisutanjani (@ravisutanjani) 21 July 2023
Earlier, a significant increase in flight ticket prices to Ahmedabad was observed, especially for flights between Delhi-Ahmedabad and Mumbai-Ahmedabad on October 14, a day before the summit. A one-way direct flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad or Mumbai to Ahmedabad now costs between Rs 15,000 and Rs 22,000, more than six times the normal rates.
With the full Asia Cup 2023 schedule to be officially announced on Wednesday, fans can look forward to a possible four India vs Pakistan matches in 45 days from 2nd September to 15th October 2023.