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The ICC One-Day International World Cup final countdown has reached fever pitch, especially among cricket fans excited to see India take on Australia in the grand finale on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Fans, however, confront unanticipated challenges in their quest to be a part of this historic moment.
Basic lodgings now cost around Rs 10,000 per night, while luxury hotels charge close to Rs 1 lakh for a night’s stay in the city.
Flight prices have also risen, with round-trip tickets to Ahmedabad increasing by 200-300 percent. Flights from Delhi to the final now cost Rs 15,000 per person.
Getting accommodations and plane tickets has become a daunting task. Following the release of the World Cup schedule, fans were confronted with an increase in flight expenses and outrageous accommodation rates. As India earned their place in the final, hotel prices in Ahmedabad skyrocketed.
This isn’t the first time cricket has sparked such excitement in the city.
A similar scenario played out for the India-Pakistan encounter on October 15, when accommodation rates skyrocketed.
Booking.com, MakeMyTrip, and Agoda have observed a large increase in searches for Ahmedabad hotels, reflecting the demand seen during the India-Pakistan conflict.
The final round of match tickets, which went on sale on November 13, were quickly sold out. The cheapest available on BookMyShow, was priced at Rs 10,000.
The Men in Blue’s remarkable unbeaten streak in the tournament has only added to the anticipation surrounding the final, turning it into a once-in-a-lifetime event for cricket fans nationwide.
