India-South Africa Cuttack – Four people were arrested for black marketing of tickets for the India-South Africa T20I match at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday (December 9, 2025), police said. Officials from Bidansi police station seized 12 tickets being sold at high rates, while nine tickets were recovered from Dargha Bazar police station area, he said.

He said that four separate cases have been registered in two police stations in connection with the incident. Cuttack Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khilari Hrishikesh Gyandev said that strict action is being taken against those involved in black marketing of tickets.

In view of the cricket match, traffic restrictions have also been imposed in the city. “Since heavy traffic is expected on all routes leading to the stadium due to team movement and match-related activities on December 8 and 9, 2025, passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly and follow the instructions of the traffic personnel,” a police release said.

Traffic restrictions will remain in effect from 12 noon. Till 9 PM on Monday (December 8, 2025) and from 8 AM till the end of the match on Tuesday (December 9, 2025).