India, April 24 -- Cricket fever is set to take over central Bengaluru on Thursday evening, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Rajasthan Royals in a much-anticipated IPL 2025 showdown at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With thousands of fans expected to pour into the area, traffic congestion and delays are likely across several key routes in and around the Central Business District (CBD).

Though Bengaluru traffic police have not yet issued a formal advisory, authorities are anticipating a significant increase in vehicular movement and pedestrian activity before and after the match. Commuters heading towards the stadium or passing through the area may face bottlenecks, especially during evening hours.

Roads expected to witness heavy...