Barabati Big Fight Today
The first T20 match between India and South Africa will be played at 7 pm. The first match of the 5-match series will start from Barabati. The home team, after losing the Test series 0-2, has maintained its respect by winning the one-day series 2-1. Now, with a new series and a new challenge, the Surya Sena is believed to dominate this short format. India has played both the Twenty20 matches held at Barabati against South Africa and has lost both times. India will try to break this streak.
On the other hand, visiting South Africa will be looking to avenge their defeat in the final of the T20 World Cup last year with a series win. Captain Suryakumar Yadav is also happy with the presence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya and vice-captain Shubman Gill, who returned to the Indian team after injury problems. Suryakumar Yadav’s individual form, however, remains the only concern for the team.
Meanwhile, there is a lot of talk about the Barabati pitch this time. Since this is the first international match after the pitch was prepared on red soil, a fierce battle can be seen. Usually, the pitch prepared on red soil gives more pace and bounce and gives a chance to the spinners in the late part of the innings. But such a pitch is being relied upon in the hope of maintaining a balance between the two teams in the match. Meanwhile, security arrangements have been tightened in the twin cities for the Barabati match. A total of 70 platoon forces have been deployed for the match. Meanwhile, special arrangements have been made for bus movement.
Know what is prepared for security….
Security arrangements increased at Cuttack Railway Station for Barabati match
GRP and RPF have deployed a 30-member special team on the platform.
110 both express and passenger trains will run at Cuttack Station.
‘Aam Bus’ will run directly to Barabati from Bermuda Bus Stand and Cuttack Railway Station.
20 ‘Aam Bus’ will run from 3:30 pm.
This bus will run via Jaydev Vihar Chack-Kit Chack, Nandankanan, Judicial Academy, Satichura.
The bus going to Barabati Stadium from Bhubaneswar Railway Station will reach Barabati via Link Road, CNBT, Judicial Academy, Satichura.
CNBT will operate 160 buses on the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar road as before, and traffic restrictions have been imposed for the Barabati match. The Commissionerate Police has given important information for the public and spectators. Traffic restrictions have been issued from 8 am until the crowd disperses. All vehicles coming on the Mahanadi Ring Road from Matamath Pattu can park their vehicles at the lower Baliyatra ground.
Also, know the parking arrangements and traffic restrictions
Traffic restrictions from 8 am till rush hour.
Parking arrangements at the lower Baliyatra area for vehicles coming from the Mahanadi Ring Road.
Only vehicles with passes can park at the upper Baliyatra area.
Vehicles coming from Howrah Motor Chowk cannot go from Dick Greena Hotel Chowk to Madhusudan Chowk.
They can go to the lower Baliyatra area via the old ‘L’ Hostel Chowk on Mahanadi Gaon Road.
Vehicles cannot go towards Barabati Stadium via Biju Patnaik Chowk or Chandi Chowk.
No vehicles can go from Anand Bhawan Chowk to the Baliyatra area via the District Fort.
They can park at the lower Baliyatra area via the Cantonment Thana Chowk.
Vehicles coming from the Samaj Office Chowk cannot go straight towards Madhusudan Statue from Hanuman Mandir Chowk. They cannot turn
left from Shikharpur Chowk. Vehicular movement is completely prohibited from 12 noon to 10 pm up to the depot.
Vehicular movement is prohibited from 8 am to 6 pm on Mahanadi and Katyodi Gaon Roads, within the city.
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