50 per cent of Indian cricket fans want to extend their trip to explore the city

While the ongoing IPL 2025 is already managing to attract crowd for matches in stadiums across the country the cricketloving fans are going beyond the stadium visits to make a trip out of it and enjoy their time thereAfter all why watch cricket matches from your sofa when you can feel the roar of the crowd live With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma two Indian cricket legends having stepped back from Test matches fans are making the most of every chance to see them in action right nowAccording to digital travel company Skyscannerrsquos latest Pitch Perfect Journeys report 47 per cent of Indians are ready to swap their living room view for a seat in the stadium ndash at home or abroadThe excitement is so real that fans are eager to travel to experience the matches firsthand Many are also making the most of the moment by turning match trips into getaways ndash with 50 per cent of fans choosing to extend their cricket trips by 3ndash4 days to explore the host city From savouring local flavours to checking off tourist landmarks and iconic sites these trips are becoming part matchday part miniholiday So if you have a similar adventure in mind where yoursquore plotting your match calendar and getaway plans at the same time herersquos where you should be headed and what you absolutely shouldnrsquot miss while yoursquore thereAhmedabad GujaratHome to the colossal Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad promises more than just a cricket spectacle It offers a slice of India thatrsquos rooted rhythmic and richly cultural With matches scheduled in the evening you have all day to explore Sabarmati Ashram or the Adalaj Stepwell From there you can cool off by the Sabarmati Riverfront where wide promenades and breezy views create the perfect backdrop for a cup of chai in the evening The best part about Gujarat is their love for snacks try khakhra theplas fafdajalebi combos or lavish thalis for a culinary high For a retail fix head to Law Garden Market for traditional handicrafts or pick up bandhani dupattas and mirrorwork bags that double up as great giftsHerersquos a pro tip pack lightmdashhand luggage is enough for a few days away and since therersquos no need to queue to check in bags or wait around at baggage reclaim after landing itrsquos as simple as walking off the plane and heading out on holiday hasslefreeMullanpur ChandigarhWith the matches scheduled at the end of the week consider this your perfect excuse to turn this moment into a long weekend adventure Stay on in Chandigarh the city that knows how to slow down without getting dull After Friday nights adrenaline spend Saturday recharging begin with Sukhna Lake at sunrise followed by an afternoon at the Rock Garden If yoursquore looking for something offbeat you can even consider wandering through the Japanese Garden exploring the Le Corbusier Centre or checking out Sector 7rsquos indie cafes and art galleries For shopping and street eats Sector 17 delivers it all from highstreet stores and local favourites to craft coffee and gourmet thalis that hit the spot everything that you will be dreaming of on your flight back homeLondon and Manchester EnglandCricket fever isnrsquot just sweeping through Indian stadiums mdash itrsquos taking fans across borders with Englandrsquos Lordrsquos Cricket Ground high on the list If cricket is a religion then Lordrsquos is its holy ground and this June itrsquos hosting the World Test Championship Final No surprise then that it is the perfect time for nearly half 4637 of Indian travellers who are eyeing England for international cricket tournaments to pair the cricket fever with some classic British adventures If yoursquore catching a game in London there is so much you can do beyond visiting Buckingham Palace hearing the Big Ben chime across Westminster or strolling through Hyde Park You can carve out time to wander Southbank sip a pint by the Thames or hop over to Notting Hill for pastelhued streets and boutique finds If yoursquore headed to Manchester consider combining your stadium visit with a detour to the Lake District in Cumbria And if youre in Birmingham donrsquot miss a day at the Cotswolds to explore rolling hills stone cottages and antique shops that feel like theyrsquore straight out of a period dramaPlanning your trip smartly can help make this trip happen without breaking the bank Sometimes flying out midweek or shifting your travel dates by just a day can unlock surprisingly better faresMelbourne and Sydney AustraliaSunny skies legendary stadiums and fierce cricket rivalries mdash no wonder Australia is climbing the travel charts for Indian fans with 56 per cent of fans saying theyrsquod love to catch the action live Down Under according to the same report From the roar of the crowd at the MCG in Melbourne to Sydneyrsquos SCG watching a match here is as much about the city as it is about the sport If yoursquore in Melbourne spend the mornings sipping flat whites in laneway cafes strolling through Queen Victoria Market or hopping on a tram to explore Federation Square Got an extra day Escape to the Yarra Valley for wine tastings and vineyard lunches with a viewSydney meanwhile brings its own flair with prematch dips at Bondi Beach ferry rides to Manly or lunch with a view at the Opera House precinct If yoursquore up for a longer getaway consider flying up to Cairns and ticking off the Great Barrier Reef itrsquos a bucketlist adventure worth extending your stay for