Archive · 19 Dec 2025
India vs South Africa T20 Match: Traffic, Metro, and Streaming Details
There's a big cricket match between India and South Africa on December 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.
To handle the crowds, the Metro will run later than usual until 12:30 am.
People can only board trains from Motera Stadium and Sabarmati stations.
After 10 pm, they need a special Rs 50 ticket.
Roads near the stadium will be closed from 3 pm to 2 am, so people should use the Metro or follow the suggested alternate routes.
The match starts at 7:00 pm IST, and you can watch it live on Star Sports Network or stream it on the JioHotstar app.
India wants to win the series, while South Africa wants to end the tour on a high note.
Metro services in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar will run until 12:30 am on December 20 for the match.
Passengers can only board trains from Motera Stadium and Sabarmati stations for onward travel.
Two additional trains will run from Motera Stadium to Sector 1 in Gandhinagar at 11:40 pm and 12:10 am.
A special Rs 50 paper ticket is required for travel after 10 pm.
Roads between Janpath T-junction and Krupa Residency up to Motera Gam T-junction will be closed from 3 pm to 2 am.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams, spectators, commuters in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
- What
- Traffic restrictions, extended Metro services, and live streaming details for the T20 match
- When
- December 19, 2023, from 3 pm to 2 am (traffic restrictions), 7:00 pm IST (match start)
- Where
- Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To manage crowds, facilitate travel, and provide live streaming for the India vs. South Africa T20 match
India
South Africa
Series Performance
India
India aims to seal the series with a 3-1 win and maintain their winning streak, having won 26 of their 35 matches since the 2024 T20 World Cup.
South Africa
South Africa aims to end the tour on a positive note by leveling the series.
- Match Date
- December 19, 2023
- Match Venue
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
- Match Start Time
- 7:00 pm IST
- Toss Time
- 6:30 pm IST
- Extended Metro Hours
- 6:20 am to 12:30 am
- Special Ticket Cost
- Rs 50
- Road Closure Time
- 3 pm to 2 am
- Broadcast Channel
- Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming Platform
- JioHotstar app and website
Sources
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