Players of Kolkata Knight Riders sweat out in the field during their practice session at JSCA Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore team also reached Ranchi on Saturday to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at JSCA International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Being the maiden IPl match for the State and the capital city cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the contest with hats, jerseys and flags of their favourite IPl teams.
Sale of IPl merchandise was also witnessed very high on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ranchi district administration has made elaborate security and traffic arrangements for the match with extra security personnel and volunteers.