Cricket fever’s gripping Cuttack as India vs South Africa Barabati Stadium tickets flew off shelves. The T20 match happens on December 9, 2025 and fans are desperate to watch. Getting 1st T20I entry became harder than anyone expected this time around.
Easy Steps to Grab Seats Online
Online passes went live on December 1 at 2 PM sharp. Around 2,000 seats were sold within minutes as everyone rushed simultaneously online. The Odisha Cricket Association upgraded their booking system after previous nightmares.
Here’s how you book India vs South Africa seats on District by Zomato. Search for “1st T20” on the platform’s homepage first thing. Click “Book Tickets” then pick your stand and exact seats carefully.
Complete payment and save that confirmation email for stadium entry later. The online process works smoothly now compared to earlier ticket sales. But seats for India vs South Africa matches disappear incredibly fast.
Ticket Price with Stand Details
- Gallery 1 & 3: Rs 1,100
- Gallery 2 & 4: Rs 900
- Gallery 5: Rs 1,200
- Gallery 7: Rs 700
- Special Enclosure: Rs 6,000
- AC Box: Rs 8,000
- New Pavilion: Rs 10,000
- Corporate Box: Rs 20,000
Offline Sales Create Massive Chaos
Offline Barabati stadium tickets started selling on December 5 at designated counters. Ten thousand passes went on sale but crowds were absolutely insane. Fans queued overnight outside the stadium hoping to grab passes somehow.
The sale began late, making anxious fans who waited hours frustrated. Iron barricades in serpentine patterns tried to control the massive crowds gathering. Separate entry and exit points helped manage the flow slightly better.
Authorities set up a special counter just for women buying it. Plainclothes officers roamed around preventing black-marketing of the India vs South Africa entrance. CCTV cameras monitored everything closely to avoid any stampede situations developing.
Total Paases Available
Schools, clubs, and institutions got 11,000 passes through SBI Bank from December 3. That’s 23,000 regular passes plus 18,400 complimentary passes total for the Barabati stadium. The OCA even sent the first ticket to Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Fans from nearby regions travelled to Cuttack desperate for any remaining tickets. The India vs South Africa excitement proves cricket’s unmatched popularity in Odisha. This match will pack the Barabati stadium completely with roaring crowds supporting India.
