The India vs Pakistan contest is always the major draw in global cricket. Tickets normally sell out within moments when the two teams face each other. But before the Asia Cup 2025 fixture on September 14 at Dubai International Stadium, something unexpected has occurred. The tickets for the 'Mother of all Clashes' are not sold out yet. Fans Blame the Package System The primary cause of the sluggish sales is the organizers' new package system. In contrast to earlier versions, in which supporters were able to purchase tickets for the India-Pakistan showdown directly, this time fans have to purchase a package of seven group-stage matches combined. Though the objective was to boost attendance for lower-profile games, the decision has boomeranged. Supporters complain that the packages cost too much and that they don't even cover the Super Four or the final. Most have taken to social media complaining about single-match tickets nearer the fixture. "Had the knockout matches been covered, this would have made sense. Without them, it's unfair," complained one supporter on social media. Also Read | IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Tickets Hit Record Black Market Prices Political and Emotional Weight The ticket controversy is not the only point of discussion. Earlier this year, following the terror attacks in Pahalgam, there was a demand for India to avoid the Asia Cup altogether. The Indian government later made it clear that even though bilateral cricket with Pakistan is suspended, India will continue to feature in multinational tournaments. This history only adds to the profile of the match. As both teams are in Group A together with UAE and Oman, the Dubai encounter may determine the group standings. What Lies Ahead? Though ticket sales are sluggish at the moment, the India-Pakistan rivalry has proved to pack out stadiums in the past. It is widely thought that once single-match tickets are on offer, fans will flock to buy them. The organizers are under pressure, and the next few days will determine whether they modify their ticketing strategy to prevent empty seats at cricket's biggest rivalry.