IND vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report, Barabati Cuttack Stadium stats and records

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IND vs SA 1st T20I Match: The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and South Africa is scheduled to be played on December 9, Tuesday, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. After winning the ODI series 2-1, the Indian team will be looking for a winning start in the T20I series as well.

Meanwhile, the visiting team will be aiming to avenge their defeat in the ODI series. The first IND vs SA T20 match will start at 7 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM. Before the match, let's take a look at the pitch conditions at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack for the first T20I between India and South Africa.

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IND vs SA: Barabati Cuttack Cricket Stadium stats and records

Description	Value
Total Matches	3
Matches won batting first	1
Matches won bowling first	2
Average 1st innings Score	140
Average 2nd innings Score	110
Highest total recorded	180/3 (20 Ovs) By IND vs SL
Lowest total recorded	87/10 (16 Ovs) By SL vs IND
Highest score chased	149/6 (18.2 Ovs) By RSA vs IND
Lowest score defended	180/3 (20 Ovs) By IND vs SL

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IND vs SA Pitch Report: Barabati Cuttack Cricket Stadium

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IND vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report: The stadium in Cuttack (Ind vs SA 1st T20I Cuttack Pitch) hasn't been known for high-scoring matches. A total of three T20I matches have been played here, including three involving the Indian team. The last match at this venue was played in June 2022, in which South Africa defeated India by 4 wickets.

The Indian team has won only one of the three matches played at this ground, which was against Sri Lanka in 2017. India has played two matches against South Africa at this venue, winning one and losing one.

Regarding the pitch at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, fast bowlers tend to dominate more than spinners. Due to the dew factor in the evening, batting becomes easier, and teams generally prefer to chase the target.

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