With less than 24 hours left for the historic India vs South Africa ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final at DY Patil Stadium, fans are furious as tickets for the blockbuster clash are still not live. The delay has sparked outrage online, with many calling it a major planning blunder by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Despite the hype around India reaching their third ODI World Cup final and South Africa appearing in their first, supporters are unable to make travel and stay arrangements as ticket sales are yet to open on BookMyShow.
The booking page still displays “Coming Soon”, leaving fans anxious, frustrated and scrambling for information.
Social media has erupted, with users calling the situation “embarrassing”, “mismanaged”, and “unfair” to fans who want to witness a historic moment in women’s cricket. Phrases like “foolishness,” “corrupted BCCI,” and “BCCI way behind England & Australia in organising events” are trending among cricket followers demanding answers.
One user wrote, “How do you expect fans to plan travel and stays with no tickets even a day before the final? This is women’s cricket’s biggest day — and this is the preparation?”
Earlier, responding to a fan query, BookMyShow clarified that users must “stay tuned” to their app and social platforms, saying details will reflect “in real time once the bookings go live.” However, the platform has not provided any specific time or explanation for the delay, adding to the chaos.
The semifinal between India and Australia witnessed over 34,600 fans at the same venue, and a packed house is expected again — if ticketing confusion gets resolved in time.
As excitement builds, unanswered questions mount:
- Why were ticket sales delayed until the eve of the match?
- Why isn’t gate entry planning done earlier for a World Cup final?
- Should fans be treated better for a marquee global event?
With the biggest match in women’s cricket just hours away, supporters hope tickets go live soon — before frustration turns into disappointment on what should be a proud moment for Indian cricket and fans across the country.
