New Delhi, Mar 8 (IANS); Delhi Capitals on Friday announced the opening of the sale of online tickets for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The Delhi-based franchise, co-owned by the JSW and GMR Groups, made the announcement that the tickets will be available on the Delhi Capitals' official website along with Official Ticketing Partners Paytm and Insider.

Speaking on the opening of the ticket sales, Delhi Capitals CEO Dhiraj Malhotra, said: "We are delighted to open the ticket sales with two weeks to go for the beginning of the tournament. The response that we have received so far from the Delhi Capitals' fans has been inspirational, and the team is already motivated to perform in front of a packed Ferozshah Kotla Stadium."

"It is a new season for all of us here at Delhi Capitals, and I hope the fans will come out in huge numbers to support the team."

Delhi Capitals start their IPL campaign on March 24 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.