India vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
NEW DELHI: Tickets for the semi-finals and final of the T20 World Cup went on sale on Tuesday, but the ICC announced special conditions that may impact the match venues depending on the teams qualifying, especially Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Fans can purchase tickets for the first semifinal on March 4, the second semifinal on March 5, and the final on March 8.
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The first semi-final was retained as a ‘floating venue’, meaning it could be held in either Colombo or Kolkata. The final place will depend on which teams advance to the knockout stage. But the second semi-final is fixed and will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The final is currently scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad, but that could also change.If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, they will play the first semi-final match in Colombo on March 4. In this case, any tickets purchased for the Kolkata match will be refunded. Likewise, 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 this slot, or if India is drawn against Sri Lanka, the first semi-final will be played in Kolkata as planned.
For the final, Ahmedabad will host the match unless Pakistan reaches the final. If Pakistan qualifies for the derby, the final will be moved to Colombo, and fans who bought tickets for Ahmedabad will receive a refund.The ICC has assured fans that any tickets purchased for venues not hosting matches will be fully refunded, ensuring buyers are not left in the lurch by venue changes.