India vs South Africa, 1st T20I
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Tue, 9 Dec 2025
7:00 PM IST, 1:30 PM GMT
Pitch Report according to previous Records:
However, because this pitch is made of black soil, it tends to slow down, making it difficult to play big shots and benefiting spin bowlers. The average score on this wicket is around 160 to 180. The boundary length is between 65-70 meters, which is challenging for big hitters.
Official Live Pitch Report:
"62m and 65m square boundaries, 76m down the ground. This pitch was relaid in 2023. It's a red soil wicket but can't quite see the soil because there is grass on here. There are also a few cracks. It's going to play a lot better than it looks. Batters will make merry but I would bowl first. The red soil generally has more bounce. It's cold to the touch and dusty. Difficult to judge. Dew factor was massive yesterday, it usually sets in at 5:30pm but it hasn't yet. If you win the toss, you want to chase," say Deep Dasgupta and Pommie Mbangwa.
Barabati Stadium T20I Matches Records:
Last 3 T20I matches 1st inn avg score: 140
Last 3 T20I matches 2nd inn avg score: 111
Last 3 T20I matches win records: bowl first 2 - 1 bat first
IND vs SA Head to Head in 10 T20Is:
India 7 - 3 South Africa