Why is Baroda vs Gujarat SMAT Match Shifted to Different Stadium?

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 has been host to some of the sensational matches in this season so far. Some of the big Indian names have made their presence felt and the craze for the tournament has been magical with fans turning out in numbers to watch the games.

One of the games that caught the attention of many was the game between Baroda and Punjab at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The game saw the return of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and the fans filled in the stands to watch their superstar play.

A no. of fans breached the security during the match and entered the ground to meet their favorite cricket star. The all-rounder also greeted them well as he clicked pictures with them but there was a stoppage in play a lot of times with fans invading the pitch.

Why is Baroda vs Gujarat Match Shifted to Different Stadium?

The craze for Hardik Pandya, however, has made a massive change in the SMAT 2025. The Baroda vs Gujarat SMAT match, which is scheduled to take place on December 4 at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Ground, has been shifted to a different venue due to security reasons.

The Gujarat vs Baroda Match will now be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. The authorities shifted the game to an International venue as it provides better security management along with better crowd control infrastructure, and more room to manage spectators.

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