This Mumbai influencer turned a local train into an IPL 2026 live screening — and the internet can't stop watching
A social media influencer from Mumbai pulled off one of IPL 2026's most unexpected fan moments — transforming a packed local train into a live match screening zone. Watch the video here.
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The IPL 2026 season is now nearing its final stage, with all franchises currently battling hard for a place in the playoffs. Supporters across the country are celebrating their teams and the historic league in different ways.
However, ahead of the PBKS vs MI clash in Dharamshala on Thursday, a social media influencer from Mumbai grabbed special attention after conducting a live screening of an IPL match inside a Mumbai local train, turning an ordinary commute into a viral spectacle. Interestingly, the screening was not for a Mumbai Indians match. The influencer streamed the RCB vs PBKS game for free inside the train. The video quickly went viral on social media and received praise from cricket fans online.
As the Indian Premier League continues to generate massive engagement across the country, such spontaneous fan-driven moments once again highlight the league’s cultural impact, where even a routine train journey can temporarily transform into a live cricket viewing zone.
Watch the special video here:
Video Credit: @igkatariaayan
A moving theatre: How one influencer transformed a Mumbai local into an IPL match night
A social media influencer created a unique cricket-viewing experience by setting up a television inside a crowded coach of Mumbai’s suburban railway network and streaming a live IPL match for commuters.
The unusual setup immediately grabbed the attention of passengers, many of whom paused their conversations and stopped scrolling through their phones to watch the game while travelling through the city’s busy rail network.
What started as a personal attempt to follow the high-pressure IPL clash soon turned into an impromptu community viewing experience. Videos shared online showed passengers reacting to important moments of the match, quietly cheering boundaries and responding instantly to wickets despite the packed and constantly moving train environment.
The creative initiative quickly went viral on social media, with many fans praising the influencer for bringing the excitement of the Indian Premier League to everyday commuters in such an unusual and entertaining way.
Projector, crowd energy & cricket fever — Here's exactly what happened inside that train
Social media influencer and content creator Aryan Kataria, who has more than 324K followers and is known for helping people through his content, grabbed attention with a unique IPL-themed initiative on Wednesday. During the IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, Aryan and his friends boarded a Mumbai local train travelling from Andheri to Churchgate.
The group then set up a 55-inch television inside the coach and started streaming the live IPL match for fellow passengers. Initially, commuters were surprised by the unusual setup, but the atmosphere quickly turned exciting as more people gathered around to watch the game.
Passengers were later seen helping the creator so that everyone inside the train could comfortably enjoy the match. Many commuters praised the special initiative, while videos of the unique live screening quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Fans are calling it the most desi IPL Moment of 2026 — and they're not wrong
The viral moment has now become one of the most talked-about fan experiences of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Fans across social media called it the “most desi IPL moment” of the year, praising the creativity and passion behind the initiative.
What made the video special was not just the live screening inside a moving Mumbai local train, but the way complete strangers came together to enjoy cricket as one group. From helping others get a better view of the screen to reacting together during key moments of the match, the atmosphere perfectly captured India’s deep love for cricket and the unique spirit of the IPL.
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