Ind vs SA T20 at Barabati Stadium: 3 pitches ready, chief curator inspects facilities ahead of high-voltage match

Preparations are in full swing at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack ahead of the high-voltage T20 International match scheduled between India and South Africa for December 9.  East zone Chief Curator Ashish Bhowmick carried out a detailed inspection of the pitch to assess match-readiness and playing conditions on Tuesday.

Bhowmick, accompanied by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) curator, ground staff, reviewed the surface condition, grass covering, hardness and moisture levels to ensure an ideal pitch for the upcoming India–South Africa clash. 

According to sources, three pitches have been prepared for the match, allowing flexibility based on weather and playing strategy.

Ground workers were also seen conducting routine maintenance, including rolling, watering and marking out boundary arrangements. With excitement building among cricket fans across Odisha, the pitch inspection marks an important step in the final phase of preparations.

The Barabati Stadium, known for its energetic crowd atmosphere, is expected to draw a packed house when the international fixture is played on December 9.

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Officials expressed confidence that the pitch will be balanced and suitable for a competitive T20 encounter, promising both batting opportunities and assistance for bowlers. While the sale of online tickets for the match concluded yesterday, the offline sale of tickets will be held on December 5.