Online ticket sales for the December 9 India–South Africa T20 match at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, opened today—and all tickets were sold out within minutes. Only 2,000 tickets were allotted for online sale this year.

Online Tickets Gone in Record Time

The online sale, which began at 2 PM, witnessed massive demand.
Within just 45 minutes, all categories—Special Enclosure, AC Box, New Pavilion and selected gallery tickets—were sold out.

• Gallery tickets were sold out within 5–7 minutes

• AC Box, New Pavilion & Special Enclosure took around 45 minutes

• Tickets were available for Gallery No. 2, 4, 7, AC Box, New Pavilion and Special Enclosure

Tickets for Clubs, Institutions on December 3 & 4

On December 3 and 4, tickets will be disbursed to district associations, clubs, schools and other bodies affiliated with the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA).
A total of 11,000 tickets have been earmarked for this category.

Counter Sale from December 5

OCA CEO Subrat Behera confirmed that counter ticket sales will begin on December 5.

Key Points of Counter Sale

• 10,000 tickets will be available at counters

• 2 special counters will be reserved exclusively for women

• Each person can buy a maximum of 2 tickets

• Remaining 18,400 tickets will be distributed as passes to BCCI officials, former players, district sports bodies and other associations

Reduced Online Quota to Prioritise Local Fans

In previous years, more than 2,000 tickets were sold online.
This year, the online quota was reduced to ensure more tickets for local cricket fans through physical counters.

Final Pitch Preparation Underway

OCA has begun final pitch preparation from today.
Following India’s performance in the Ranchi match, excitement for the Barabati encounter has surged, leading to unusually high ticket demand.

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