India–New Zealand T20 series, as online ticket sales for the opening match at VCA’s Jamtha Stadium will begin on January 17. The first T20 International of the five-match series will be played on January 21, marking the return of T20I action to Jamtha after September 2022, when India beat Australia in a rain-hit match.
Tickets for the general public will be available from 10 am onwards through the official ticketing partner, District by Zomato, via its mobile app and website (district.in). As per VCA norms, each buyer can purchase a maximum of two tickets, linked to one mobile number and email ID.
Members’ ticket sale from January 13
VCA Life Members and affiliated clubs will get early access to tickets through offline sales from January 13 to 15 at Bilimoria Hall, VCA, Civil Lines, between 9.30 am and 9 pm. Members must present their newly issued VCA Membership ID cards while collecting tickets. A member may collect tickets for up to four other members by producing their valid ID cards, while authorised representatives must carry written authority letters along with membership IDs.
Each Life Member and affiliated club is entitled to one complimentary ticket in the air-conditioned members’ box. Members may also exchange the complimentary ticket for one of a lower denomination, if they wish. In addition, they can purchase up to four extra tickets in any category. Selected schools will be offered tickets at concessional rates.
Tickets booked online must be redeemed between January 18 and 20 at Bilimoria Hall. No ticket redemption facility will be available at Jamtha Stadium on match day.
Match-day arrangements
Subject to police permission, stadium gates will open at 4 pm (IST) on match day. Spectators have been advised to carry cash for food purchases, as network and internet connectivity issues may affect digital payments at the venue.
To ease transportation, VCA has arranged bus services for pick-up and drop from New Airport Metro Station, along with shuttle buses from the designated parking area near the UltraTech Cement Plant to the Jamtha Stadium T-point. The association has also requested the Nagpur Municipal Corporation to operate additional city buses and urged Maha Metro to run extra services up to New Airport Metro Station on match day.
Teams’ arrival and preparations
The New Zealand team is scheduled to arrive in Nagpur by chartered flight on January 19, while selected Indian T20 players are also expected to reach the city the same day. According to VCA, Jamtha Stadium is fully prepared to host the high-profile clash, with adequate free parking and free drinking water facilities in place.
After the Nagpur opener, the series will move to Raipur (January 23), Guwahati (January 25), Visakhapatnam (January 28) and conclude in Thiruvananthapuram on January 31.