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  • Navi UPI becomes official UPI partner of RCB for T20 2025

    Navi UPI becomes official UPI partner of RCB for T20 2025

    MUMBAI: Navi UPI has been announced as the official UPI partner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the T20 2025 season. This collaboration grants Navi UPI users a 24-hour exclusive early access window to book tickets for RCB’s home matches before general sales open.

    RCB, enters the 2025 season with a restructured squad led by Rajat Patidar. With players including Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the team is set to make an impact in the highly anticipated 18 edition of the tournament, which will see 10 teams competing across 74 matches from 22 March to 25 May in 13 cities across India.

    Navi Technologies CEO Rajiv Naresh said, “Navi UPI is growing rapidly, and teaming up with RCB was a natural choice given the immense passion for cricket. This partnership allows us to bring fans closer to the game while delivering a seamless digital payment experience.”

    As part of the tie-up, Navi UPI users will receive early access to RCB home match tickets,

    – For the first four matches, early booking opens at 11 am on 18 March, while general sales begin at 11 am on 19 March.

    – For the remaining three matches, early access will be available later in the season, again giving Navi UPI users a 24-hour priority window.

    A dedicated banner on the Navi app will provide direct access to these exclusive tickets. Fans can book by downloading the Navi app, selecting the RCB ticket booking option, choosing their preferred match and ticket category, and completing payment via Navi UPI.

    RCB chief operating officer Rajesh Menon said, “We are excited to collaborate with Navi as our official UPI partner. This aligns perfectly with our vision to enhance fan engagement through seamless and innovative experiences.” 

  • IPL 2025 to begin with Kolkata-Bengaluru clash

    IPL 2025 to begin with Kolkata-Bengaluru clash

    MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the schedule for the Tata Indian Premier League 2025, which will run from 22 March to 25 May.

    The 74-match tournament will be played across 13 venues, featuring defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening fixture at Eden Gardens.

    The season includes 12 double-headers, with afternoon matches starting at 15:30 IST and evening games at 19:30 IST. The first double-header on 23 March will see Sunrisers Hyderabad face Rajasthan Royals, followed by a clash between five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

    Three teams will split their home games across two venues: Delhi Capitals between Visakhapatnam and New Delhi, Rajasthan Royals between Guwahati and Jaipur, and Punjab Kings between New Chandigarh and Dharamsala.

    The playoffs will be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata, with the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium hosting Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on 20 and 21 May respectively. Eden Gardens will stage Qualifier 2 on 23 May, followed by the final on 25 May.

    The detailed schedule of the Tata IPL 2025 can be accessed by clicking HERE.

    (PICTURE COURTESY BCCI)

  • IPL2025 Auction: The action heats up on day two

    IPL2025 Auction: The action heats up on day two

    MUMBAI: With limited purses at their disposal, some of the team managements moved cautiously while making their purchases on day two of the IPL2025 mega auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  Royal Challengers Bengaluru  had a piggy bank with Rs 30.65 crore; Mumbai Indians, Rs 26.1 crore; Punjab Kings, Rs 22.5 crore; Gujarat Titans, Rs 17.5 crore; Rajasthan Royals, Rs 17.35 crore; Chennai Super Kings; Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 14.85 crore; Delhi Capitals, Rs 13.8 crore; Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 10.5 crore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 5.5 crore.

    The day was a bit of a shocker with some rather good players not finding any takers in the first round of the auction, but getting picked up in the first or second round of the accelerated auction later in the day. Among the cricketers who were left out figured: Kane Williamson,  Glenn Phillips, Ajinkya Rahane, Mayank Agrawal, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell,Shai Hope, K.S. Bharat, Alex Carey, Akeal Hosein, Adil Rashid, Keshav Maharaj, Fin Allen, Moen Ali, Umran Malik, Mustafizur Rahman, Umesh Yadav, Steve Smith, Sikandar Raza, Sarfaraz Khan, Kyle Mayers, Navdeep Saini, Lungi Ngidi Kwena Maphaka and Shivam Mavi. Some of these were once celebrated as stars and sure shots  who were paid big bucks in previous IPLs.

    The auction gets on the road

    It’s almost as if some of the teams were looking to take major risks and take on new talent, instead of recruiting players who have put up mixed performances. While others went about putting in big bucks to retain their squads of yesteryear. 

    Kolkata Knight Riders got the train moving by offering Rs 1.5 crore for West Indies skipper Rovman Powell, which was his base price. Delhi Capitals then got into the act by acquiring Faf du Plessis for Rs 2 crore, his base price.  But the big story of the day was the Rs 1.1 crore which Rajasthan Royals shelled out for the 13 year old tyro and hard-hitter Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making him the youngest ever player to be picked up for the IPL. 

    Among the players who were picked up  during the day included:  Akash Deep (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 8 crore);  Lockie Ferguson (Punjab Kings, Rs 2 crore);   Deepak Chahar (Mumbai Indians,  Rs 9.25 crore);  Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rs 10.75 crore);  Gerald Coetzee (Gujarat Titans, Rs 2.40 crore);  Tushar Deshpande (Rajasthan Royals,  Rs 6.50 crore);  Josh Inglis (Punjab Kings, Rs 2.60 crore);  Nitish Rana (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 4.20 crore);  Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians, Rs 1 crore);  Washington Sundar (Gujarat Titans, Rs 3.20 crore);  Krunal Pandya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rs 5.75 crore);  Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings,  Rs 7 crore);  Sam Curran (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 2.40 crore);  Allah Ghazanfar (Mumbai Indians, Rs 4.80 crore); Xavier Bartlett (Punjab Kings, Rs 80 lakh), Yuvraj Chaudhary (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 30 lakh); Pyla Avinash (Punjab Kings Rs 30 lakh); Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 1.2 crore); Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru,  Rs 2 crore) ; Luvnith Sisodia (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 30 lakh); Shreyas Gopal (Chennai Super Kings; Rs 30 lakh); Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 2 crore); Glenn Phillips (Gujarat Titans,  Rs 2 crore); Donovan Ferreira (Delhi Capitals, Rs 75 lakh); Anukul Roy (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 40 lakh); Vansh Bedi (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 55 lakh); Moeen Ali (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 2 crore); Umran Malik (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 75 lakh); Sachin Baby (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs  30 lakh); Arshin Kulkarni (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 30 lakh); Matthew Breetzke (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 75 lakh); Kwena Maphaka  (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 1.5 crore); Praveen Dubey (Punjab Kings, Rs 30 lakh); Manvanth Kumar (Delhi Capitals, Rs 30 lakh); Karim Janat (Gujarat Titans, Rs 75 lakh); Bevon Jacobs (Mumbai Indians, Rs 30 lakh); Tripurana Vijay (Delhi Capitals, Rs 30 lakh); Madhav Tiwari (Delhi Capitals, Rs 40 lakh); Kunal Rathore (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 30 lakh); Arjun Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians, Rs 30 lakh); Lizaad Williams (Mumbai Indians, Rs 75 lakh); Abhinandan Singh (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rs 30 lakh); Kulwant Khejroliya, (Gujarat Titans,  Rs 30 lakh); Ashok Sharma (Rajasthan Royals,  Rs 30 lakh); Vignesh Puthur, (Mumbai Indians,  Rs 30 lakh); Mohit Rathee (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rs 30 lakh).

    Below are some moments from the auction interspersed with the final squads of each of the teams and the prices that were paid for them. Happy reading and viewing! (pix courtesy screen grabs from JioCinema’s stream of the auction)

     

    The auction place!

                    
                    The price mentioned in the second column is the amount paid to the player to acquire him for 
                     the  team.

    The Delhi capitals quad

     

    Sanjeev Goenka

     

    Gujarat Titans Squad

     

    Delhi Capitals

     

     

    The Kolkata Knigh Riders

     

    Sunrisers Hyderabad

     

    Lucknow Super Giants

     

     

    Mumbai Indians

     

    The team

     

    Chennai Super Kings

     

    Nail biting

     

    Punjab Kings

     

    Akash Ambani

     

     

    Sunrisers hyderabad

     

    Sanjeev Goenkasmiling

     

     

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru

     

    Wait a minute, Ms Auctioneer!

     

    Rajasthan Royals

     

     

  • RCB posts the coolest job ever on Naukri

    RCB posts the coolest job ever on Naukri

    Mumbai: In one of the most unique marketing ideas this T20 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has teamed up with Naukri to recruit their ultimate “Fan-in-Chief” through a quirky and hilarious selection process that gets hosted as a fun seven-episode Instagram video series, to the delight of millions of die-hard fans. The activity kicked off with RCB posting the fan-in-chief “Job” on Naukri, that’s home to millions of young professionals who of-course love the T20 league.

    The first phase saw 100,000 plus fans apply for the job and now the video series promises to chronicle the auditions & selection criteria tasks in a comical manner, and ultimately revealing the chosen fan in chief. The idea was creatively constructed by Burman Sports and Naukri. It was brought to fruition via RCB’s expansive reach and distribution of their digital assets, players and scripted, directed and conceptualized by Danish Sait.

    “Doing content with or for RCB is always a pleasure for me because A) I am a fan B) the franchise has such immense faith in the creative process that it lets one be free. Naukri as well has had such an open minded approach to the whole journey that my team and I truly enjoyed penning this one down” Danish Sait

    The job description is anything but conventional, emphasizing skills such as crafting quirky chants that rhyme with player names (yes, even Mahipal Lomror!), and possessing adequate forearm strength to shake Virat’s protein shake. With humor as the cornerstone, the campaign aims to engage fans at every turn.

    As the campaign goes live, Naukri EVP & head of marketing Shail Gaurav said “We wanted to tap into the T20 craze in a fun way but with an idea that could uniquely, unmistakably, only be from Naukri. Finding the sweet spot between our core proposition “Jobs” and T20 with a partner like RCB is what makes this so special & resonant with the younger audience base”

    RCB’s diehards went buck wild, more than 100k job applies and hundreds of fan reels bombarding @naukridotcom displaying their undying passion and loyalty towards their favourite team.

    “We are delighted to partner with Naukri for this innovative campaign. This collaboration offers fans an exciting opportunity to engage with RCB and we are looking forward to a successful association together.” commented Royal Challengers Bengaluru VP and head Rajesh Menon.

    It’s a first-of-its-kind product & content integration facilitated by Burman Sports.

    “Rather than offering Naukri a conventional sponsorship deal, we presented an innovative concept aimed at resonating with fans while upholding Naukri’s value proposition. Kudos to the team at Naukri for playing bold.” said Burman Sports founder Shiv Burman.

    Do not miss any moment of this whacky chase for the ultimate Royal Challengers Bangalore “Fan-in-Chief”!  Stay tuned to @naukridotcom and @royalchallengers.bengaluru for a wild ride! 

    Episode 1  

    Episode 2

    Episode 3

    Episode 4

    Episode 5

     

  • RCB unveils Royal Challenge packaged drinking water as an official partner

    RCB unveils Royal Challenge packaged drinking water as an official partner

    Mumbai: Royal Challenge packaged drinking water, announced its association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as an official partner during this T20 season. Following a successful collaboration with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru women’s T20 team, the reigning champions this season, the brand continues its longstanding partnership with the men’s team for the 2024 T20 season. This year, Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water will bring the festive spirit to town alongside the cricket season, inspiring every player to #ChooseBold.

    Speaking about this association, Diageo India VP and portfolio head, marketing Varun Koorichh said, “Cricket is a sporting extravaganza that brings the entire country together with inspiring sporting action that’s a feast for Indians across the country. We are excited to be associated with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as an official partner. It is exciting to see the Naya Shers #ChooseBold because they truly embody the spirit of the brand and we wish them all the luck for the ongoing season!”

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru VP & head Rajesh Menon said, “Taking on the challenge and celebrating boldness has always been the spirit of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. We are thrilled to join forces with Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water, a brand that shares our ethos by choosing bold in all their endeavours.”

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru restores three lakes as part of Go Green initiative

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru restores three lakes as part of Go Green initiative

    Mumbai: As per India Cares Foundation’s latest report, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have completed the restoration work of two major lakes in Bengaluru upscaling the water holding capacity of these lakes and adding civic amenities in a third lake, while improving the biodiversity around these water bodies as part of RCB Go Green Initiative.

    RCB launched the Lake Improvement Works Project as part of their ESG commitment in October 2023 with a focus on desilting and developing the Ittgalpura Lake and Sadenahalli Lake. These lakes were selected for being highly water-stressed areas, with borewell depths ranging from 1000 to 1500 feet. The areas also lack access to Kaveri River water and are totally dependent on groundwater and surface water.

    According to the report, Over 1.20 lakh tons of silt and sand have been removed at the Ittgalpura Lake and Sadenahalli Lake which has been used to create bunds and pathways across the lakes and 52 farmers have taken the soil to use as topsoil for their fields as well.

    A total of nine acres of lake land have been recovered, resulting in the creation of stabilization ponds and wetlands. These features will benefit the birds and animals inhabiting the lakes. The water holding capacity of the lakes has also increased for up to 17 acres.

    The lakes will not only facilitate groundwater recharge but also serve as vital sources of drinking water and support agricultural activities in the surrounding area. It will provide additional livelihood opportunities for the fishermen and farmers of the two lakes, who can now harvest three times as much as before. Currently reliant on borewells for agriculture, farmers can now utilize these rejuvenated lakes for farming and other purposes, thereby enhancing productivity and sustainability.

    Meanwhile, at Kannur Lake, the objective has been to improve community ownership through the creation of civic amenities as lake assets. Ethno-Medicinal Plants Parks, Bamboo Parks, and Butterfly Parks are also being created at all three lakes as the initiative aims to improve and sustain the biodiversity of the lakes while also serving as educational hubs for children to understand the ecosystem.

    It must be noted that the National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India 2022 report by the Central Groundwater Board of India estimates that over 12 per cent of groundwater blocks in India have been over-exploited, 12 per cent in the semi-critical stage and 3 per cent are in critical stage.

    “Fans are at the heart of everything we do at RCB. Their unwavering support has propelled us to become one of the world’s first carbon-neutral franchises. Our fans have been actively engaged in our green initiatives since 2013, playing a pivotal role in spreading awareness about sustainability within our community. Building on this momentum, we naturally expanded our focus to support our local community by spearheading the restoration of key lakes in Bengaluru. These lakes not only serve as critical groundwater sources for neighbouring villages but also form the backbone of local livelihoods. Through collaborative efforts with both local authorities and communities, we have managed to take a small step in the bigger purpose of restoring the old pride of Bengaluru, the lake city,” said Royal Challengers Bengaluru VP and head Rajesh Menon.

    Such initiatives would be key to raising awareness about the ground-level water situation in and around Bengaluru. The process of lake rejuvenation adheres strictly to established procedures and standards drawn from civil engineering, environmental engineering, and related fields under the guidance of “Friends of Lakes”. These standards, meticulously outlined in textbooks, serve as guiding principles throughout the rejuvenation process. The successful revitalization of these lakes stands as a testament to the effectiveness of engineering and environmental standards, showcasing a proven approach to lake restoration.

    The Green Game was conceived in 2011 and since then through multiple initiatives, RCB is now the world’s first carbon-neutral cricket team and the foremost cricket franchise in the world rallying behind a people’s movement for a greener planet.

  • Duroflex teams up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Official Partner for T20 Season 2024

    Duroflex teams up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Official Partner for T20 Season 2024

    Mumbai: Duroflex, India’s leading sleep solutions provider, proudly announces its partnership with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the ongoing T20 season 2024 as their Official Sleep Partner. Drawing upon their expertise in sleep science, Duroflex is dedicated to empowering players for optimum recovery by providing them with innovative sleep technology, ensuring ideal rest.

    This partnership marks a significant milestone for Duroflex as it aligns with the brand’s commitment to promote better sleep and overall health. The players will exclusively be using Duroflex’s mattress from their signature Duropedic range throughout the tournament, echoing the recommendation made by Virat Kohli. To further enhance the comfort of the players, the brand aims to replace all recliners in the team’s changing room with Duroflex’s recliners providing the players an ultimate relaxing experience and allowing them to destress.

    Duroflex will also be launching an exclusive RCB limited edition mattress along with pillows as a part of this association. A dedicated exclusive space will be set up at the stadium for the fans called the “Duroflex Zone” that will allow them to experience the calming Duroflex touch.

    Excited about the T20 season 2024, Duroflex CEO Sridhar Balakrishnan said “We are thrilled to join forces with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the T20 season 2024. We’ve always advocated the importance of sleep and continue to champion quality sleep for better recovery. Sleep plays a vital role in the recovery of athletes, and our mission is to provide them with the highest standards of sleep experience. We look forward to supporting team RCB in their journey and are equally enthusiastic about creating memorable experiences for RCB fans throughout the season.”

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru VP & head Rajesh Menon said “We are delighted to partner with Duroflex. Look forward to a great season together and build a longer-term association.”

  • TATA IPL 2024 viewers win gold on JioCinema’s Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan

    TATA IPL 2024 viewers win gold on JioCinema’s Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan

    Mumbai: While the TATA IPL 2024 was off to an entertaining start on JioCinema as Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener, fans had an equal amount to cheer about. Fortunes changed in just one match for Antony Joseph Dcruz, as he bagged the top prize of gold worth Rs 50 lakhs by playing Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan on JioCinema.

    Suk Raj Lepcha, a resident of Gangtok, bagged the runner-up prize of gold worth Rs 10 lakhs from the predict and win contest. 50 more viewers made the most of JioCinema’s free-to-play contest as they staked a claim over gold worth Rs 1 lakh each. Asimchiring, Meghalaya-based Wheeler Sangma became the first winner of an elegant hatchback, a weekly bumper prize of Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan.  

    Antony, an ardent Mumbai Indians fan and exporter by occupation, said, “I feel lucky that I competed against millions of people in Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan and won the first prize. I have never come across such a big sum of money and feel good about winning it. I will surely invest my winnings for my future instead of spending it on something luxurious.”

    Suk, an ardent Chennai Super Kings fan, expressed excitement on finishing second in the contest, especially as it comes at an opportune time for him. He said, “The prize is very useful to me as I am unemployed currently. I am really happy to win the contest. I tried my level best to answer every question correctly while I was watching my favourite team play.”

    On day two, Pabitra Deb Barma from Tripura won a motorcycle during the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals while Kolkata Knight Riders – Sun Risers Hyderabad match saw Uttarakhand resident Dheeraj Ghughtyal take home a two-wheeler.

    Day three saw Rajendra Kumar Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh get his hands on the key to a bike while playing Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan during Rajasthan Royals home game against Lucknow Super Giants. Himachal Pradesh’s Sourabh Kumar got lucky winning a bike during the second fixture of the double-header as Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians at home.

    Free-to-play, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan will also offer viewers multiple brand coupons of great value and discount coupons for buying exclusive stickers on JioCinema for every right answer. Viewers can hold the phone in portrait or landscape mode, a new feature for fans this year, and that will open a chat box at the bottom of the screen where the question appears before every over along with four options. Viewers who give the most correct answers during the match, stand a chance to win the grand prizes.

    Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan aims to enhance the viewer’s experience and involvement while watching the TATA IPL on JioCinema vis-à-vis passively watching the league on legacy platforms. Introduced last season, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan was an instant success as lucky contestants drove away a premium hatchback car. Within just one season of IPL, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan became a platform for heartwarming tales of changed fortunes from India’s heartlands.

    Fans can watch the latest season of the TATA IPL for free in 4K across 12 languages introducing Haryanvi for the first time, multi-cam options including the much-hyped Hero Cam, and many more fan-engagement features in addition to Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan.

  • Pexpo teams up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as official water bottle partners

    Pexpo teams up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as official water bottle partners

    Mumbai: Pexpo, a stainless steel water bottle & vacuum flask manufacturer, announced its collaboration with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the official Water Bottle Partner for the highly anticipated 17 edition of the T20 League, slated to kick off this March. This marks a significant milestone as Pexpo teams up with RCB for the first time, aiming to inspire millions of fans to prioritize better lifestyle choices while fostering a cleaner, healthier environment.

    Amidst the excitement of the T20 season, the partnership between Pexpo and RCB promises to elevate the league experience with a strong emphasis on better lifestyle choices and environmental sustainability. Throughout the T20 season, Pexpo will feature prominently among RCB sponsors, presenting co-branded products such as water bottles featuring images of RCB players, alongside a range of RCB merchandise and co-branded packaging.  

    In an innovative stride towards advocacy, Pexpo and RCB will embark on collaborative campaigns, leveraging diverse media platforms to engage with consumers and RCB fans across India. This association aims to encourage millions of fans to prioritize their lifestyle choices while fostering a cleaner, healthier environment.

    Pexpo CEO Vedant Padia shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as their official Water Bottle Partner for T20 Season 2024. Our commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products that promote environmental sustainability, perfectly aligns with RCB’s ethos. Through this partnership, we aspire to inspire millions of fans nationwide to prioritize their lifestyle choices while also contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet.”

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru vice president & head Rajesh V Menon said, “We are delighted to partner with Pexpo this season. The philosophy of green is at the core of RCB, and the brand shares the same values of spreading awareness for a sustainable environment through better lifestyle choices.”

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  • Confirmtkt becomes the official train ticketing partner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru

    Confirmtkt becomes the official train ticketing partner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru

    Mumbai: ConfirmTkt, an online train-utility and ticketing-focused company, proudly announces its association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as their official ‘Train Ticketing Partner’ for the T20 season of 2024. In a move set to captivate cricket enthusiasts, ConfirmTkt’s brand logo will prominently adorn the trousers of RCB’s official and training jerseys.

    This collaboration heralds an exciting phase for both entities, as ConfirmTkt unveils plans to leverage its association with RCB to engage fans through a multifaceted approach. The partnership will see the #TrainTicketKing campaign captivating television commercials (TVCs), dynamic print ads, and compelling digital campaigns featuring popular RCB players. Moreover, ConfirmTkt will introduce thrilling in-app games and contests across various social media platforms, offering RCB fans the chance to win exclusive match tickets and autographed memorabilia from the team.

    ixigo Trains & ConfirmTkt CEO Dinesh Kumar Kotha, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This collaboration goes beyond the conventional realms of sponsorship; it’s about merging the essence of what makes us uniquely Indian – the love for trains and the passion for cricket. This isn’t just about the game; it’s about building a community that shares the same heartbeat – the love for train journeys, the passion for cricket, and the spirit of Bengaluru.”

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru, vice president & head Rajesh Menon said, “We are pleased to partner with ConfirmTkt this season. I am confident that this collaboration will bring out exciting fan engagements for people and make them feel more connected with the brand.”

    The T20 league, now entering its 17th season, continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with the previous edition garnering over 50.5 crore television viewers. With this strategic partnership, ConfirmTkt is geared up to offer an enriching experience to all cricket buffs, creating memories that will linger in our hearts long after the last ball is bowled.