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India Pakistan Match Revenue: It is a matter of relief for the fans who are eagerly waiting for the high voltage match between India and Pakistan. Actually, the disputes related to T20 World Cup have been resolved after talks between the International Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board. But apart from emotions and enmity, a big question remains that how much money is earned from the India-Pakistan match. Let us know.
biggest revenue source
According to industry estimates by early 2026, the total commercial value of an India Pakistan match could be between Rs 2200 crore and Rs 4500 crore. The largest part of the revenue comes from television and digital broadcasting rights. Advertising slots become premium gold during India-Pakistan match. The price of a 10 second ad in prime time can be between Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh. It depends on viewership estimates and platform. In India alone, advertising revenue of about Rs 2500 crore is earned from one match.
Ticket sales and stadium revenue
The income of the stadium also makes a big contribution in this. Whether the match is played in India, UAE, Sri Lanka or any other host country, tickets are sold within a few minutes. Gate earnings from general tickets, VIP passes and corporate boxes run into hundreds of crores. Branding in the stadium like boundary rope advertising, LED perimeter boards and sponsorship placement is another big revenue source.
boost local economy
Its financial impact is much more than that of the cricket board and the broadcaster. There is a huge economic boom in the host city. During big matches between India and Pakistan, hotel prices can exceed Rs 1 lakh per night. With this, the flight fare often becomes 3 times more.
who gets the money
A large part of the revenue goes to the International Cricket Council. After this, it distributes funds among its member boards under its revenue sharing model. Both BCCI and PCB benefit from ICC’s central revenue poll. It is estimated to be around 34 to 35 million dollars every year.
India-Pakistan cricket match has the rivalry between India, political history and huge television audience and tremendous fan engagement. The viewership often reaches crores across the world. This makes it equivalent to a big global sports final.
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