Traffic Restrictions Imposed in Guwahati Ahead of India–NZ T20I

Ahead of the much-anticipated third T20 International between India and New Zealand, scheduled to be played at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) and the city traffic police held a joint press conference today, outlining extensive security arrangements and traffic regulations for the match day.

To ensure smooth movement and public safety, commercial vehicles will be barred from plying on AK Azad Road and AK Dev Road after 2 pm. Vehicles carrying VIP car passes will be allowed entry only via the Kula Basumatary Road, officials said.

As part of the traffic management plan, the stretch from Lal Ganesh to Birubari will operate as a one-way route, while vehicles travelling from Birubari towards Lal Ganesh will be diverted through the Cycle Factory area to AK Azad Road.

Officials clarified that no restrictions will apply to vehicles engaged in emergency services, and special arrangements have been made to facilitate the movement of local residents. However, parking on public roads will be strictly prohibited.

Spectators arriving via AK Azad Road have been advised to use designated parking facilities at Vishal Marriage Hall, Rolling Field, and Arya Nagar Playground.

Stadium Entry Rules and Ticket Status

Only mobile phones and wallets will be permitted inside the stadium. All other items will be prohibited. All stadium gates will open for spectators at 4 pm, officials confirmed.

The ACA also announced that all tickets for the Guwahati T20I have already been sold out. Ticket prices were fixed at ₹500 for students, while the minimum price for the general public starts at ₹1,000.

Teams Arrive Under Tight Security

Both Team India and the New Zealand cricket team have arrived at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport this evening. Two chartered buses have been arranged for each team, and a multi-layered security cordon has been put in place across the airport premises.

Officials added that neither team will be holding practice sessions in Guwahati ahead of the match.

Series Context and Stakes

The Guwahati match is the third fixture of the five-match T20I series, with India already taking an unassailable 2–0 lead after wins in Nagpur and Raipur. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue will be eyeing another victory to clinch the series on home soil.

The T20I series carries added significance following India’s 2–1 defeat to New Zealand in the recent ODI series, making the shortest format clash crucial from both confidence and momentum perspectives.

With the ICC T20 World Cup beginning on February 7, the series is being seen as a key preparatory phase for both sides.

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