As Cuttack prepares for the high-stakes India–South Africa T20 on December 9, the shadow of February’s ticketing chaos at Barabati Stadium still looms large. Fans remember the crush at offline counters, barricades allegedly giving way, injuries, and scalpers selling tickets at exorbitant rates. With stakes high, the Odisha Cricket Association faces a tough test to ensure safety, fairness, and smooth access for genuine supporters. Offline Rush, Chaos Still Fresh in Memory During the last international match between India and England on February 9 at Barabati Stadium, thousands of fans had swarmed the offline ticket counters, leading to a near-stampede-like…