Argus News - Massive Rush for India–South Africa T20I Tickets at Barabati Stadium

Cuttack, Dec 5: Heavy crowding was witnessed outside the ticket counters of Barabati Stadium on Friday morning as fans from across Odisha and neighbouring states flocked to purchase tickets for the India–South Africa T20I scheduled on December 9. Thousands queued up well before dawn, prompting the Commissionerate Police to regulate the crowds and guide spectators through barricaded lanes.

Police said they repeatedly advised fans from 6 AM onwards to enter only through designated pathways, but many spectators were reluctant, leading to significant congestion outside the counters. Additional personnel were deployed to ensure orderly movement and prevent overcrowding at the entry points.

Extensive Security Arrangements
A multi-layer security plan has been drawn up for the match. The deployment includes:

9 Additional SPs
40 DSPs
65 Inspectors
325 SIs
38 Havildars/Constables
208 APR Constables
73 women constables
1 ODRAF unit
2 STU units
70 platoons of police

Security will be tightened at the airport, team hotels, the stadium premises and on the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack route when both teams arrive on December 7. Practice sessions are scheduled on December 8.

Tickets: Prices, Sale Windows & Redemption

Ticket Rates:
Gallery 1 & 3: Rs 1100
Gallery 2 & 4:Rs 900
Gallery 5: Rs 1200
Gallery 7: Rs 700
Special Enclosure: Rs 6000
AC Box: Rs 8000
New Pavilion: Rs 10,000
Corporate Box: Rs 20,000

Online tickets can be redeemed on December 8–9 at Cambridge School.

Offline Public Sale:
From Dec 5, 9 AM–6 PM at Barabati counters
(One person can buy a maximum of 2 tickets with a valid ID)

Public Facilities and Fan Parks
Three Fan Parks at Upper Bali Jatra Ground, Lower Bali Jatra Ground and Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.

Bus bay arranged near Bali Jatra Ground for public transport.

Five integrated help desks, drinking water points and food stalls at each stand.

Fire tenders, emergency exits and trauma-care support at KIMS and SCBMCH as per BCCI guidelines.

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Police have urged spectators to cooperate with authorities and follow instructions for a smooth and enjoyable match experience. Gates will open three hours before the start on match day.