{"id":9952,"date":"2025-12-11T09:47:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=669995"},"modified":"2025-12-11T09:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:17:59","slug":"ind-vs-sa-2nd-t20-tickets-remain-unsold-despite-mullanpur-hosting-maiden-international-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ind-vs-sa-2nd-t20-tickets-remain-unsold-despite-mullanpur-hosting-maiden-international-game\/","title":{"rendered":"IND vs SA 2nd T20: Tickets remain unsold despite Mullanpur hosting maiden international game"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Mullanpur\u2019s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium gears up to host its first men\u2019s international match<\/strong> on Thursday, December 11, a surprising trend has emerged just hours before the India vs South Africa 2nd T20I \u2014 multiple stands remain unsold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Despite the historic occasion and the hype around Punjab\u2019s newest international venue, ticket demand is noticeably low<\/strong>. According to the latest seat-map data on Zomato\u2019s ticketing platform<\/a>, 10 different blocks still have tickets available<\/strong>, including seats in North Pavilion, West Terrace, South Upper Tier, and South-East Upper Tier.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot taken at 9:47 am IST on 11 Dec 2025<\/p><\/div>\n

Why are tickets not sold out yet?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Early indicators suggest that the absence of senior stars<\/strong> such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma<\/strong> could be a major factor. Both India and South Africa have approached this series with younger squads, and fans appear less eager compared with previous high-profile fixtures.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Chandigarh\u2019s dense smog, December cold, and weekday scheduling<\/strong> may also be contributing to the slower turnout.<\/p>\n

Venue hosts its first international game today<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mullanpur\u2019s new international stadium \u2014 which delivered a mixed bag of IPL matches earlier this year ranging from 200+ totals to low-scoring thrillers \u2014 is set for its national debut under challenging conditions.
Fog, dew and visibility concerns are expected to play a major role, especially during the second innings.<\/p>\n

Match day details<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Match:<\/strong> India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Date:<\/strong> Thursday, December 11, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Time:<\/strong> 7:00 PM IST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Venue:<\/strong> Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The venue\u2019s unpredictability combined with today\u2019s weather conditions has piqued interest among cricket analysts, even though the ticketing trend tells a different story on-ground<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    What the seat map shows<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Screenshots from Zomato\u2019s booking interface display:<\/p>\n

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      10 blocks still open<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Seats available in North Pavilion Terrace A & B, West Terrace A, South-West Upper Tier, 1 South Upper Tier, 2 South Upper Tier, and South-East Upper Tier<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Several lower-tier sections are close to full but not completely sold out<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      With only hours left for the toss, it remains to be seen whether local crowds will pick up late, or if the stadium\u2019s historic international debut will unfold in front of significant empty stands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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