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India-Sri Lanka 1st ODI moved from Delhi to Visakhapatnam
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:51 PM
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The opening One Day International between India and Sri Lanka has been shifted from Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium to Visakhapatnam’s Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the first One Day International of the three‑match series against Sri Lanka will no longer be played in Delhi. The fixture has been reassigned to the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The change does not affect the scheduled date of the match, which remains set for the originally announced day. Organisers have confirmed that ticket holders for the Delhi venue will be offered refunds or the option to transfer their tickets to the new venue.
Visakhapatnam, a coastal city that has previously hosted international cricket, will now welcome the Indian team and the visiting Sri Lankan side, providing local fans an opportunity to watch a high‑profile encounter.
The shift comes as the BCCI seeks to balance venue availability and logistical considerations across the country, ensuring that the series proceeds without further disruption.
The change does not affect the scheduled date of the match, which remains set for the originally announced day. Organisers have confirmed that ticket holders for the Delhi venue will be offered refunds or the option to transfer their tickets to the new venue.
Visakhapatnam, a coastal city that has previously hosted international cricket, will now welcome the Indian team and the visiting Sri Lankan side, providing local fans an opportunity to watch a high‑profile encounter.
The shift comes as the BCCI seeks to balance venue availability and logistical considerations across the country, ensuring that the series proceeds without further disruption.