Spectators abusing New Zealand Cricket's ticket pricing system are about to be given out.
Over 100 spectators clearly older than 14 were caught trying to get into Thursday night's T20 international against Pakistan at Eden Park on children's tickets.
NZC have priced tickets for 14 years and under fans at $5. Student concessions are $30 and full adult prices are $40 if bought in advance through NZC or $45 at the gate.
On Thursday night, the transgressors included a couple of 40 year olds, who were stopped at the gate and sent to buy full price tickets.
They were a bit embarrassed,'' NZC general manager commercial James Wear said today.
''We are aware of it and (on Thursday night) we were vigilant in checking a number of junior tickets.
''What's disappointing is NZC has has very reasonable children's prices. We've done that deliberately to encourage children to come along and there's a small minority of people who are abusing this.''
Wear said while there have been problems around the country, the venues where the scam is most prevalent are Wellington and Auckland. Why?
''Probably because there's a higher content of people in their 20s,'' Wear said.
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Over 100 spectators clearly older than 14 were caught trying to get into Thursday night's T20 international against Pakistan at Eden Park on children's tickets. (Photo / Duncan Brown)
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