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The 70-year-old\u2019s return to Bengaluru comes more than three decades after his last appearance at the ground, when he led Australia in the World Series on October 27, 1989\u2014an ODI India won by three wickets. Now, Border is set to experience the IPL 2026 spectacle firsthand.<\/p>\n<h2>Border\u2019s return to M Chinnaswamy Stadium<\/h2>\n<p>Border last visited the venue during the World Series in 1989, and his new trip to Bengaluru is the start of a fresh chapter. This time, he is coming to watch the league from the stands, with the IPL 2026 season providing the backdrop to his first appearance in the competition.<\/p>\n<h2>Who is hosting him and where he will travel<\/h2>\n<p>Border is expected to spend time in India not only for the Bengaluru fixture, but also as part of a wider visit. He has been invited by fellow cricket legend and close friend Sunil Gavaskar, and the former Australian great is anticipated to attend matches in Kolkata and Mumbai during his stay.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Bengaluru, Border will be hosted by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).<\/li>\n<li>Border is accompanied by his son, Dene, during the visit.<\/li>\n<li>He arrived in the city on Friday evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>KSCA on hosting Border for his first IPL<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking about the development, KSCA president and former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad described the occasion as an honour. He said that when Gavaskar reached out, the KSCA made it clear that hosting Border would be a privilege, calling it a special initiative to give the legendary figure his first IPL experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KSCA said it is delighted to host Border for his first experience in the IPL.<\/li>\n<li>Prasad noted that the invitation was extended after Sunil \u201cSunny bhai\u201d Gavaskar reached out.<\/li>\n<li>He added that welcoming Border is an honour and labelled the move as a wonderful initiative by Gavaskar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals<\/h2>\n<p>Border\u2019s maiden IPL outing will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Delhi Capitals on Saturday afternoon. 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