Bhubaneswar, Dec. 7 -- The Indian and South African men's cricket teams on Sunday arrived in Bhubaneswar ready to kick off their five-match T20 series. The teams are gearing up for the first T20 match, starting on December 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

India is heading into the T20 series with a brilliant 2-1 victory in the ODI series against South Africa.

Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, President of the Odisha Cricket Association, ahead of the first T20, emphasised foolproof security arrangements and a warm reception at Hotel Mayfair at Bhubaneswar for both teams. He mentioned that practice sessions are scheduled for both teams on Monday at the Barabati Stadium.

Regarding Stadium Preparedness, Mohanty has also assured that the Barabati...