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Fans slam price hike for Ind vs WI 5th T20I tickets in Bengaluru

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:37 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Fans slam price hike for Ind vs WI 5th T20I tickets in Bengaluru

Summary

Cricket fans expressed outrage after ticket prices for the India vs West Indies 5th T20I match in Bengaluru surged from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 just before sales opened. The match is set for October 16 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Many fans reported tickets selling out within a minute, raising concerns over potential black-market activity. Complaints were shared widely on social media regarding the lack of transparency from BCCI and TicketGenie regarding the price changes. Fans are calling for clarity on the situation and expressing disappointment in the ticketing process.

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By the Numbers

•BCCI and TicketGenie announced price hike before ticket sales opened.
•Tickets sold out within minutes of availability.
•Concerns raised about black-market sales of tickets.
•Match scheduled for October 16 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
•Fans demand transparency from organizers over pricing.

Latest Updates

8:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'What a scam!': Fans outraged as Bengaluru tickets for Ind vs WI 5th T20I surge from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500

What they're saying

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Cricket fans slam BCCI and Ticketgenie over IND vs WI 5th T20I tickets in Bengaluru as starting prices surged from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 just before booking opened.
— Yahoo Sports

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