Overview
- Mumbai Traffic Police issued a pre-match advisory flagging heavy congestion near Marine Drive and detailing gate-wise access routes to Wankhede Stadium.
- Mumbai Metro Line 3 directed fans to use the Churchgate Station B2 exit and operated extended services, with the last train departing at 11:59 pm on March 5.
- Stadium entry opened at 4 pm for the 7 pm start, with strict screening and a prohibited-items list in effect and no parking available near the venue.
- Despite the measures, South Mumbai experienced significant traffic, with reports of a Coastal Road closure near the Haji Ali exit toward Marine Drive and viral videos showing people walking along the roadway.
- An ICC-designated reserve day remained in place as the official contingency if the semi-final could not be completed as scheduled.