IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Dubai Stadium Witness Empty Seats Amid Boycott Calls

The match between India and Pakistan on Sunday was the first time the two nations are squaring off on the cricket field since the Pahalgam attack.

Suraj Alva Updated: Monday, September 15, 2025, 12:05 AM IST

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match inDubai saw men in blue win the match 7 wickets with skipper Suryakumar Yadav leading the way with unbeaten on 47 runs. The seats are usually full when these two teams face each other but this time around numerous empty seats could be seen at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium amid boycott calls.

Picture of empty seats at Dubai stadium make headline

The match between India and Pakistan on Sunday was the first time the two nations are squaring off on the cricket field since the Pahalgam attack. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has a capacity of 25,000 and recently a report by Times of India had stated that tickets for the match between India and Pakistan had not been sold out.

The report claimed that a combination of 'eye-watering prices and packaged sales' has left many tickets unsold. The VIP Suites East is listed at around ₹2.5 lakhs, while the price for The Royal Box is ₹2.3 lakhs and the one for ₹1.6 lakh. Even the Platinum level tickets are at ₹75,659, while the most affordable stands at ₹10000 for two.

Suryakumar Yadav dedicates vicory toarmed forces

After thumping Pakistan by 7 wickets, Team India players refused handshake with their Pakistani counterparts after the match concluded. After scoring thewinningruns, Suryakumar Yadav and his team walkedinto the dressingroom without lining up to shake hands. SKY during the post match presentation offered condolence to families of victims inPahalgam attack.He said, "we stand with the victims of the families of the Pahalgam terror attack and we express our solidarity and we want to dedicate today's win to the armed forces"

Published on: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 11:59 PM IST

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