In a concerted effort to curb black-market ticket sales, Kolkata Police apprehended an individual named Ankit Agarwal for reselling ICC Cricket World Cup tickets for India vs South Africa match, each valued at Rs 2,500, at an exorbitant rate of Rs 11,000 per ticket.
Law enforcement confiscated a total of 20 tickets intended for the India vs South Africa fixture, scheduled for November 5 at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.
This recent crackdown closely follows the arrest of an unidentified individual involved in the sale of counterfeit tickets at inflated prices for the England vs India World Cup cricket encounter at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
The upcoming fixture in Kolkata between India and South Africa holds great promise for cricket enthusiasts. This November 5th clash is set to ignite Eden Gardens with excitement as cricket fans eagerly anticipate the fierce competition on the field. In previous ICC ODI World Cup tournaments, India and South Africa have faced off in five contests. India boasts two victories in these encounters, while South Africa lays claim to three hard-fought wins.
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