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IPL Opener in Bengaluru Honors 11 Victims With Tributes and Safety Overhaul

The measures aim to rebuild trust at Chinnaswamy after last year’s deadly crush.

Overview

  • Players and officials skipped the usual opening show and held a one‑minute silence before Saturday’s RCBSRH match to honor the 11 fans who died in 2025.
  • RCB players wore black armbands during the game and used No. 11 on warm‑up jerseys as a visible tribute to those who lost their lives.
  • The stadium reopened after a Rs 7 crore safety upgrade that added AI‑powered CCTV for crowd‑density alerts, wider entry corridors, and digital‑only tickets with Metro access.
  • Eleven seats were permanently retired at the venue and a memorial plaque was unveiled near the inner entrance by KSCA president and state home minister Venkatesh Prasad.
  • After RCB’s victory, captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the result to the 11 supporters, underscoring the night’s focus on remembrance.