Barabati Stadium

A regular international cricket venue and a prominent Indian sports stadium in Cuttack, Odisha is Barabati Stadium. Established by the Odisha Cricket Association in the year 1958, the stadium is one of the oldest sports venues in India. The very first cricket test match at Barabati Stadium was hosted in the year 1987 between India vs Sri Lanka. However, the first ODI match here was played between India vs England on 27 January 1982. In the past, the stadium has also been a home venue for teams like Deccan Chargers, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Kings XI Punjab in Indian Premier League. This one and the only stadium in the city of Cuttack is located right next to the famous historical site - Barabati Fort. Not just this, the ground has also hosted Cricket World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996.

Just to let you know that this beautifully built stadium can accommodate up to 45000 visitors at a time. For every cricket lover, the stadium includes a Sachin Tendulkar Hall which is a must-visit highlight of this place. Whether it is the seating capacity or floodlights for day-night matches, the stadium is adorned with some high-end features. Along with that, it also boasts a modern infrastructure which is the highlight of this enticing tourist attraction in Cuttack. Apart from the cricket, the stadium also hosts various football matches and tournaments. In 2012, Barabati Stadium was the proud host of Santosh Trophy Football Tournament which was won by Services. So, if you’re a sports lover or cricket fan then a visit to Barabati Stadium will surely give you some inevitable memories.