An auto driver in Bengaluru is winning hearts with his gesture ahead of the IPL 2026 opening match between RCB and SRH at the Chinnaswamy stadium on Saturday, March 28. The driver is offering free rides for RCB fans, but only if they’re wearing the jersey of the team.
RCB fans are buzzing at the moment as they head into an IPL season as the defending champions. The excitement has gripped the city before the IPL opener and a user on X brought to light the special gesture from the auto driver.
In a handwritten note pasted inside the auto, the driver showed his love towards RCB, and even predicted the team to retain their crown.
“Match day RCB vs SRH. Free ride if you are wearing RCB jersey. E sala cup namdu 2.0. RCB forever.”
RCB vs SRH SET TO BE A THRILLER?
The defending champions begin their campaign against 2024 runners-up SRH in what promises to be a blockbuster opener. Recent meetings between the two teams have consistently produced run-fests, and all signs suggest this contest could follow the same pattern—if not take it a notch higher given the current conditions and team make-up.
This clash is likely to be dominated by batting, with both sides entering the game with relatively thin pace-bowling resources.
RCB are set to miss the services of Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal, key figures in their title-winning run last season. SRH, meanwhile, will be without their skipper Pat Cummins, who is expected to link up with the squad only later in the tournament.
All eyes will also be on Virat Kohli, who is making his return to the IPL. With the veteran now featuring in just one format, the IPL has effectively become the main stage for fans to see him in action.
Since the end of the 2025 season, Kohli has shown a marked uptick in intensity at the international level, something RCB will be keen to see translate into the IPL. Even if he carries over a fraction of that form, it could provide the team with a solid platform at the top of the order.
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