As the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) kick starts on March 22, fans are looking forward to another fun-filled extravaganza this year. With the season opener featuring defending champions Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers’ Bangalore at Chepauk, fans are set to flock the stadium in order to see MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in action.
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The anticipation for the opening match of IPL 2024 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore reached its peak on Monday morning as thousands attempted to purchase tickets online. However, many fans encountered technical issues during the process, leading to disappointment. The official ticketing partner addressed the situation on social media later in the day.
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IPL 2024 Ticket Sales On Hold
Chennai Super Kings initiated the ticket sales for the IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore, scheduled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, by sharing details on social media at 9:30 am IST on Monday.
Shortly after the ticket sale began, several fans reported encountering errors and timeouts on the official ticketing partner’s website, sharing screenshots of their experiences.
While some fans managed to successfully book their tickets and shared their excitement on social media, a majority expressed frustration over being unable to secure tickets for the highly anticipated match. In response to the technical issues, the ticketing partner implemented a queue system, but many fans continued to express frustration over the prolonged waiting period for tickets.
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