Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- India vs Pakistan T20 clash draws 100,000 fans, hotels and airfares surge

The India vs Pakistan match of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played on the 15th at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, has attracted over 100,000 fans, a Cricket Board official said.

"We are made to understand that all tickets have been sold," he said, noting that the venue can accommodate only around 35,000 spectators.

Meanwhile, Colombo's hotel sector is experiencing a strong surge in demand during the same period, with room rates at leading hotels reportedly rising to more than double their usual prices amid exceptionally high demand.

M. Shanthikumar, former President, Hotels Association of Sri Lanka...