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BookMyShow Under Fire as 2023 India Cricket World Cup Tickets Vanish in Seconds

image-lm5v8p07ICC MEN`S CRICKET WORLD CUP INDIA 2023 [Twitter]

BookMyShow, the official ticketing partner for the Cricket World Cup 2023, faced severe backlash from cricket enthusiasts as tickets for all India matches sold out swiftly. The online outrage reached its peak on Sunday and Monday (August 3-4), leading to the trending hashtag #BookMyShowScam.

Fans had eagerly awaited the pre-sale of tickets for the final leg of India's matches, scheduled for September 3rd at 8 pm in Ahmedabad. The India vs Pakistan clash, considered the pinnacle of the ICC World Cup 2023, had generated immense excitement. However, as the clock ticked closer to the ticket release time, various issues began to surface during the booking process, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among users.

The flood of grievances included enduring agonizingly long wait times, discrepancies between the promised seat availability and actual seat options, difficulties encountered while trying to book tickets from multiple devices, and the exasperation of seeing tickets sell out swiftly, often within seconds. The frustration reached such levels that the hashtag #BookMyShowScam swiftly ascended to the top of trending lists, reflecting the collective outrage of cricket enthusiasts.

Fans Reacts on Twitter





BookMyShow responds on the outrage 

Recognizing the mounting frustration of fans, BookMyShow, through its official social media accounts, acknowledged the challenges users were facing in securing their tickets. The platform admitted that booking tickets had not been a seamless experience, and they expressed understanding of the fans' eagerness to witness the thrilling ODI matches at various Indian venues.

Users had expressed significant discontent due to the app's inefficiency, prolonged wait times, and the anxiety-inducing uncertainty surrounding ticket availability. For many cricket fans, the road to securing a seat at the World Cup had been more challenging than anticipated, leaving them hanging in frustration as they navigated the intricacies of online ticketing.