India is not for beginners! Man's Rs.4,500 seat goes missing at SRH vs CSK match

The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings match during IPL 2024 gained attention when a man's social media post about his "missing seat" at the stadium went viral.

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A cricket fan's social media post about his "missing seat" experience during the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings match on March 5 has garnered widespread attention. Junaid Ahmed took to X to express his disappointment upon discovering that his assigned seat was not where it should have been.

Ahmed tweeted, "Disappointed that I’ve booked a ticket and seat number was J66 in Stand. Sorry state that the seat doesn’t exist and I had to stand and enjoy the game. Do I get a refund and compensation for this?" Alongside his message were accompanying visuals to illustrate the situation.

In a video shared by Ahmed, he can be seen searching for his designated seat, J66, in the stadium stands. However, upon reaching the expected location after seat J65, he was surprised to find seat J77 instead. He also provided a close-up image of the seats, highlighting the absence of his designated seat number.

Accompanying his post were images of his ticket priced at ₹4,500 for seat J66 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad for the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings match. Another picture showed Ahmed standing while watching the match, unable to occupy his assigned seat.

What did users say about this “missing seat” 

Following up on his initial post, Ahmed shared another tweet stating, "The missing seat was found in the innings break, between J69-70! Someone mixed it up," concluding his update with a corresponding picture.

The post quickly gained traction, eliciting a range of reactions from social media users. Some users expressed disbelief at the situation, while others questioned the management of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), calling for improvements to enhance the overall fan experience. Additionally, there were humorous comments referencing cricket and seat numbering confusion, adding a light-hearted touch to the discussion.