Guest gaurav_indian Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Will the same atmosphere be there during IPL just like what it is now b/w South Africa and Aus T20?(
varun Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 lol... NO First of all they're gonna be day matches ! I predict a dead atmosphere with a smattering of children brought in due to free or subsidized entry.
cowboysfan Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 lol... NO First of all they're gonna be day matches ! I predict a dead atmosphere with a smattering of children brought in due to free or subsidized entry. :cantstop::hysterical:
flamy Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 It seems it's gonna be cold. Not much crowd expected.
Show_stopper Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Things could be different in Durban though where 50% of the matches are to be held.
Feed Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Low ticket prices for IPL in South Africa: Lalit Modi Ticket prices for the IPL season 2 games to be played at eight South African stadiums will be reasonably priced to allow local fans to watch as many games as possible, IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi said. Modi expressed confidence that this would add to the huge success of the IPL 2009, which is being played in South Africa because of security concerns in India. More...
Shane Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Thats great news, for the fans watching at the venues and even for the Television audience :yay:
Sachinism Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Good stuff I guess they had to do since half of the games are mid-day and it would be difficult filling the grounds
Feed Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 IPL generates frenzy among cricket lovers in SA The second edition of IPL, to be held in South Africa next month, has already generated a great excitement, enthusiasm and expectation among the people of the country. More...
Guest Hiten. Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 lol.. talk about hype.. Ok let's talk about it...
Punisher Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 IPL tickets go online The tickets for the second season of the IPL has been released on the Internet. Fans can avail tickets at the official website www.computicket.com. The tickets for the double-header in Cape Town on April 18 are priced between 50 Rands for students to 200/150 Rands for the grand stands and are inclusive of the opening ceremony. Kingsmead in Durban hosts 16 games, the most for a single venue, and the tickets are priced between 25 Rands for students to 150 Rands for the grand stands. The organisers have focused on making the tickets affordable, in order to attract youngsters to the event. The prices are relatively cheaper in the smaller venues like East London, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley and Bloemfontein, ranging between 10 Rands and 75 Rands. "We had promised our fans in the Rainbow Nation of a non-stop cricket carnival and the attractive ticket pricing," Lalit Modi, the IPL commissioner, said. "I think should be a huge impetus for fans to come and see some of the best cricketing talent in the world, display their prowess on the field." © Cricbuzz
Feed Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 Tickets for IPL2 opening day's double-header sold out in just two hours Tickets for the double-header on the opening day of Indian Premier League's second edition at Cape Town in South Africa, scheduled on April 18, have been sold out within hours of going on sale online. More...
Shane Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 Wateva happened to the "Stadiums will be deserted" statements
Rajan Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 thats great news. but maintaining the interest levels is challenging. that would happen if the matches in the 2nd edition are as thrilling as the first phase matches last time. sustaining interest in SA especially once the first 2 weeks go off would be up to the batsmen and expected levels of super fielding and top class bowling.
Don Sharma Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 Wateva happened to the "Stadiums will be deserted" statements The opening matches are on Saturady, if I am right, so u sort of expect the matches to get filled. The problem is only when the matches are on week days.
Guest gaurav_indian Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 South Africans line up for IPL tickets South Africans line up for IPL tickets New Delhi: Here's evidence that the IPL has already created quite a buzz in South Africa. It took just a couple of hours for the opening game on April 18 to be sold out. Clearly, the tournament is all set to take the Rainbow Nation by storm. The cheerleaders will be there, as will the best players in the world, and all the entertainment of a glitzy Twenty20 carnival. The tournament may have moved out of India, but there will be no shortage of crowds flocking to see the games. The double header to kick off the IPL in Cape Town has already been sold out. It's what we put together, the whole idea of displaying the flavour of India all throughout the tournament," IPL commissioner Lalit Modi told CNN-IBN on Friday. "We have a lot of entertainment and great cricket around, and the way we are selling it to the people of South Africa, they should come and embrace the teams." IPL bosses have smartly priced tickets at very affordable rates. The lowest ticket is available at just about Rs 70, and the most expensive ticket will set you back by just a shade over Rs 1,000. "We have taken the advice of Cricket South Africa to ensure a once in a lifetime experience for the South African fans, not only because the game of cricket is going to be interesting but also the paraphernalia that's going to go around with it in terms of entertainment, Bollywood, as well as local artists who are going to perform," said IPL chief executive Sundar Raman. In a bid to maximise commerical time on television, it has been agreed that there will be a five-minute break after every 10 overs, allowing the broadcaster to fit in more advertising. The break may upset the momentum of a game, but teams concede that this format needs to consider the demands of Indian television audiences. "In a sense, this has become a TV event for Indian crowds, but we'd hope not only Indians in South Africa but those who enjoy their cricket and enjoy entertainment will all flock to the games," says Kolkata Knight Riders head coach John Buchanan. So whether one is watching at home or at the stadium, the IPL promises to be quite an African safari. http://cricketnext.in.com/news/south-africans-line-up-for-ipl-tickets/39680-13.html Atleast 1st game is sold out.:giggle:
flamy Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 thats great news. but maintaining the interest levels is challenging. that would happen if the matches in the 2nd edition are as thrilling as the first phase matches last time. sustaining interest in SA especially once the first 2 weeks go off would be up to the batsmen and expected levels of super fielding and top class bowling. which is where Atul Sharma comes in
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