India and South Africa are set to clash in the first of their five-match T20I series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on December 9, 2025.
After an underwhelming performance in the Test series, India salvaged home pride in the ODI series by winning it with a 2-1 margin. They put in a flawless performance in the series decider in Visakhapatnam as they won the match by nine wickets and 61 balls to spare.
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Now, the attention turns towards the T20I series, where games are set to come thick and fast. Hence, a good start will help the Indian team gain early momentum in the series.
In this guide, we break down the pitch conditions, key statistics, and highest individual and team scores at the Barabati Stadium, giving fans a clear picture of what to expect ahead of this crucial clash.
How many T20I matches has the Barabati Stadium hosted?
The Barabati Stadium has hosted three T20Is so far.
How many spectators can Barabati Stadium hold?
The ground has a seating capacity of around 45,000 people.
Barabati Stadium Pitch Report
The Barabati Cricket Stadium offers conducive bowling conditions, being one of the few grounds in India where batting is relatively tougher. Looking at the previous matches played here, pacers have dominated the proceedings with the new ball. Winning the toss would help, as the winning captain might opt to bat first on the surface.
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Average first innings score in Cuttack140Average second innings score in Cuttack111Matches won after batting first 1Matches won by the chasing team 2
What happened in the previous T20I at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack?
India’s last T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack was in June 2022. In that match, South Africa beat India by four wickets. Batting first, the Men in Blue posted 148 runs, and the visitors chased that down in 18.2 overs, riding on a blistering 81 of 46 balls from Heinrich Klaasen.
What is the highest score by a team at Barabati Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team score at the Barabati Cricket Stadium in T20Is was posted by India Men, who scored 180/3 against Sri Lanka on 20 December 2017.
What is the lowest score by a team at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack in T20Is?
The lowest team score at the Barabati Stadium in T20Is is 87 all out by Sri Lanka in the same match. India won the match by 93 runs.
What is the highest individual score at Barabati Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score at the Barabati Cricket Stadium in T20Is is 81 of 46 balls by Heinrich Klassen for South Africa against India on 12 June 2022. He scored at a strike rate of 176.08, and adorned his innings with seven fours and five sixes.
What is the best bowling figure at Barabati Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figure at the Barabati Cricket Stadium in T20Is is that of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who took four for 13 against South Africa in his four overs.
Which batter has the most runs at Barabati Stadium in T20Is?
The leading run-scorer at the Barabati Stadium in T20Is is Klassen with 81 runs.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Barabati Stadium in T20Is?
The leading wicket-taker at the Barabati Cricket Stadium in T20Is is Yuzvendra Chahal, who has claimed five wickets in two matches. His best figures at the ground are 4/23, against Sri Lanka.
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