Test cricket

Member since 24 February 2020

WandsworthbobNew member24 February 2020 13:44:24

Hi, I'm an English expat living in Thailand and I'm coming to Sri Lanka next month for both test matches. I read before that you just turn up on the day and buy tickets at the ground for about a 1000 rupees, now I'm hearing different reports that the English get stiffed for 50 dollars a ticket!! I have no qualms about paying the going rate but I hate double pricing. If anyone can elaborate on this I'd genuinely appreciate it and get you a beer if we run into each other.
Many thanks.

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guestposter15352 Guest

guestposter15352Guest24 February 2020 16:41:11

Yes there was a time that one could just show up and buy a ticket, maybe it still is so for the locals, honestly I don't really know. Anyway R. Premadasa stadium is a very big one but since it is situated in the center of Colombo tickets can be sold out easily and since the Galle where the other ground is situated, is a tourist area and also a much smaller town than Colombo it might could be hard to find accommodation right near by the ground. If you are going to watch both matches it's a 12 day tour in two locations so better to buy tickets in advance and also arrange some kind of accommodation before it will be unnecessarily expensive. Cheers!

Wandsworthbob New member

Member since 24 February 2020

WandsworthbobNew member25 February 2020 00:15:18

Thanks for the response, I have accommodation sorted out, I just need to clarify the tickets situation

GirlfromUK Active member

Member since 27 October 2017

GirlfromUKActive member25 February 2020 01:50:01

Hi Wandsworhbob,

This is the official Sri Lankan Cricket sales website. Sales are managed by an Indian company Bookmyshow.

Register your details first, then buy your tickets online.

http://cricket.lk/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__= … ROMLecU3yM

Have a great time!

Wandsworthbob New member

Member since 24 February 2020

WandsworthbobNew member25 February 2020 02:38:24

Thanks very much 👍

Wandsworthbob New member

Member since 24 February 2020

WandsworthbobNew member25 February 2020 02:48:23

Sorry, just tried that link and it was hopeless, no listing for the England tests!!

guestposter15352 Guest

guestposter15352Guest25 February 2020 07:05:11

Try this one https://www.eticketing.co/sports-ticket … a-tickets/

GirlfromUK Active member

Member since 27 October 2017

GirlfromUKActive member01 March 2020 11:41:48

Sorry about that, Wandsworthbob. My partner bought tickets for the WI vs SL from that site.

We'll be looking for the England tour match tickets too and will post here when they become available on the official site. Beware of scammers!