Bengaluru, March 27 -- * 2,000 security personnel to stand guard at Chinnaswamy Stadium

* Special transportation arrangements in place for cricket fans

The opening match of Season 19 of Indian Premier League (IPL) will witness defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here tomorrow at 7.30 pm.

RCB has entered a new chapter under fresh ownership. It is now owned by Aditya Birla Group, in partnership with The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone.

Last year, when RCB broke its long-standing jinx and lifted the IPL trophy, the celebrations turned tragic. A stampede outside the stadium marred the jubilation, leaving eleven fans dead and authorities scra...