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BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 26, 2026

Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is set to once again witness electrifying international cricket action as India national cricket team take on Sri Lanka national cricket team in a T20 International match on December 24, 2026, according to the schedule of Sri Lanka’s upcoming tour of India.

As per the itinerary, the tour will begin with a three-match ODI series starting on December 13 in Delhi, followed by fixtures in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad on December 16 and 19 respectively. The action will then shift to the T20I format, with the first match scheduled in Rajkot on December 22.

Cuttack will host the second T20I on December 24, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 PM, promising a festive cricketing spectacle for fans. The final T20I of the series will be played in Pune on December 27.

The announcement has sparked enthusiasm among cricket lovers in Odisha, as Barabati Stadium is set to come alive with international excitement once again. The iconic venue last hosted an international match on December 9, 2025, when India faced South Africa in a T20I contest and secured a commanding 101-run victory, leaving fans with memorable moments and high expectations for another thrilling encounter.