As excitement builds for the India–South Africa T20 clash at Barabati Stadium on December 9, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has announced key updates regarding ticket availability, seating arrangements, and match preparations. With just a week left, the first phase of ticket sales begins today.

Online Ticket Sale Starts Today

• Online booking will begin today from 2 PM.

• Tickets can be booked through the ‘District by Zomato’ app and its official website.

• Only 2,000 tickets will be available online this time, compared to 4,000 during the previous match.

• Each person can purchase a maximum of two tickets online.

• Online ticket buyers can collect their hard copies on December 8 and 9 from Cambridge School, where dedicated counters will operate.

Offline Ticket Availability Reduced

• Offline sale: 11,000 tickets will be distributed through counters.

• On December 5, ticket counters near Barabati Stadium will be opened.

• On December 3 and 4, OCA-affiliated units will be allotted their quota of tickets.

• Out of 42,000 total seats, 11,000 tickets will go to affiliated units and 10,000 tickets will go to general counters.

Seating Capacity Reduced for Safety

OCA officials stated that some stand structures are currently weak, prompting a reduction in spectator capacity for safety reasons.

• Total seats: 42,000

• Gallery seats reduced by 2,500

• Seat width increased from 19 inches to 22 inches for improved comfort

Ticket Pricing

Match Day & Team Schedule

• The India–South Africa T20 match will be held on December 9.

• Both teams will arrive in Bhubaneswar on December 7 after completing the ODI series.

• Practice sessions at Barabati Stadium on December 8:

  • India: Daytime session

  • South Africa: Evening session

• Galleries 6 and 7 will be open for spectators during practice; galleries 1 and 2 may be opened if required.

Insurance & Security Measures

A comprehensive ₹50 crore insurance has been secured for the match, ensuring safety and coverage for spectators and players.

OCA President Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, Secretary Sanjay Behera, Treasurer Bikas Pradhan, and CEO Subrat Behera shared these details during the press briefing.

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