The Virat Kohli frenzy has taken over Delhi as fans gear up for the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Thousands of supporters are expected to flock to the venue, many donning jerseys with "Kohli" or "Virat" on the back. The chant "Kohli! Kohli!" is set to reverberate across the ground as the city welcomes its cricketing icon.
Massive Crowds Expected, Authorities Make Arrangements
With a huge turnout anticipated, authorities have implemented elaborate security and surveillance measures. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has stepped in to ease travel concerns by extending train services on all lines on April 27, ensuring a smooth journey for fans after the night match.
DMRC Revised Last Train Timings on April 27
- Line 1 (Shaheed Sthal – Rithala): Normal 23:00, Revised 00:10–00:15
- Line 2 (Samaypur Badli – HUDA City Centre): Normal 23:00, Revised up to 00:20
- Line 3/4 (Dwarka – Vaishali / Noida): Normal 22:50–23:00, Revised up to 00:00
- Line 5 (Kirti Nagar – Mundka): Normal 22:45–23:00, Revised up to 01:00
- Line 6 (Kashmere Gate – Raja Nahar Singh): Normal 23:00, Revised up to 00:25
- Line 7 (Majlis Park – Shiv Vihar): Normal 22:40–23:00, Revised up to 01:55
- Line 8 (Botanical Garden – Krishna Park Ext.): Normal 22:50–23:00, Revised up to 00:45
- Line 9 (Dwarka – Dhansa Bus Stand): Normal 23:00, Revised up to 01:30
- Airport Express (New Delhi – Yashobhoomi): Normal 23:15–23:40, Revised up to 01:00
Important Notes for Passengers
- Timings may change depending on match completion.
- Plan exits in advance to avoid last-minute rush.
- Use smart cards or digital payments for quicker movement.
DC vs RCB Squads
Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel (c), K.L. Rahul, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Dar, Nitish Rana, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungisani Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, and Vihaan Malhotra.
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