Virat Kohli effect? Ticket prices surge 110% for SRH vs RCB match in Hyderabad

SRH has jacked up the prices from 33.33% to 110.53%, with the cheapest ticket now costing INR 2,000 and the costliest INR 45,000.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are looking to end the league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on a bang. The 2016 champions are hosting the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 22. The Pat Cummins-led team has yet to seal their Playoffs spot, and the RCB match could decide their fate. However, SRH aren’t just concerned about winning another trophy; they also wish to fill their pockets.

SRH jack-up ticket prices for RCB match

Expecting a full house for the reverse fixture of the season’s inaugural match, SRH has increased the price of tickets. It’ll be Hyderabad’s last league game of the 19th edition, and one can’t forget that Virat Kohli will grace the venue. While it doesn’t look like the former RCB captain will retire from the IPL anytime soon, it’s a great opportunity for SRH to make the most of it monetarily.

The tickets for the SRH vs RCB match went live at 5 PM IST on May 15 on one of the IPL’s ticketing partners, Zomato District. The waiting list for the game was 2.60 lakh, underscoring the game’s popularity. To no one’s shock, within minutes, the tickets were all sold out. But something looked amiss. It was the cost of said tickets.

Throughout the season, the cheapest seat cost INR 900. However, now it was 2,000. Earlier, for the same price, one could have bought a South First Terrace seat and saved INR 500. The three cheapest tickets saw the biggest jump, considering they have the highest volume.

However, that isn’t all. The corporate box has seen a massive 50% surge as well. In fact, the least increase is 33.33%. SRH has gone out of their way to make a quick buck, knowing full well that RCB and Kohli have the biggest fan base in the IPL.

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