Raipur to Host First Women’s Cricket Match with Free Admission

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium will witness its inaugural international women’s cricket match as India faces Zimbabwe in a three‑game T20 series. In a historic decision, the Chhattisgarh chief minister ordered that all female spectators be granted free entry. CSCS officials said the proposal was impossible to reject after the minister’s suggestion during a meeting with association leaders. The expectation is that a significant turnout of women will add to the city’s Navratri celebrations, creating a vibrant festival vibe within the stadium. Following the T20 games, the two sides will travel to Vadodara for a three‑match ODI series later in the month.