India-Sri Lanka 1st ODI moved from Delhi to Visakhapatnam

The opening ODI of India's home series against Sri Lanka on 13 December has been shifted from the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi to the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the BCCI announced on 5 November. The change follows a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), which cited renovation work at the stadium and concerns over pollution and weather disruption in the capital during December. The DDCA was keen to avoid a repeat of problems during India's Test against Sri Lanka in December 2017, when visiting players struggled with pollution, Cricbuzz reports. The Times of India notes that unfavourable weather conditions were also a factor.

The second ODI remains scheduled for Bengaluru on 16 December, the same day as the IPL auction, which has not been rescheduled, Cricbuzz reports. The third ODI will be held in Ahmedabad on 19 December, followed by three T20Is in Rajkot, Cuttack and Pune. The BCCI confirmed the revised schedule in a media advisory.

Update, 5 November 2026: The Deccan Chronicle now also reports the venue change, citing the BCCI's statement and adding that the outfield at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is being relaid. It confirms the same schedule and the DDCA's concerns over weather disruption and renovation work. Cricbuzz notes the second ODI on 16 December falls on the same day as the IPL auction, which has not been rescheduled.