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IPL 2024 Schedule

21 T20s | Mar 22 - Apr 7, 2024

The much-anticipated 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on March 22nd, with the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai. This exciting clash marks the beginning of a packed season featuring 74 thrilling matches, including playoffs.


However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the schedule for only the initial 21 matches, spanning two action-packed weeks from March 22nd to April 7th. This strategic decision stems from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with the Election Commission yet to finalize polling dates. The BCCI aims to finalize the remaining schedule after a clearer picture emerges regarding the elections' impact on hosting matches across various cities.


Despite the partial schedule reveal, excitement remains high. All teams, except Delhi Capitals, will play their initial home matches in their usual venues. Delhi will host its first two home games in Visakhapatnam due to pitch concerns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which recently hosted the Women's Premier League. The additional time will hopefully allow Delhi's curators to prepare pitches to the team's satisfaction.


The initial leg promises four exhilarating double-headers with evening matches starting at 7:30 PM IST. The opening ceremony precedes the much-awaited CSK-RCB clash, featuring cricketing legends MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, which kicks off at 8:00 PM IST. Following discussions with broadcasters and franchise officials, it's understood that the IPL final is slated for May 26th, offering a five-day buffer before the T20 World Cup commences in the USA and West Indies.


This isn't the BCCI's first dance with such scheduling adjustments. In 2019, overlapping General Elections prompted a similar approach, with the initial two weeks' schedule revealed first. The remaining matches were announced later, ensuring a smooth tournament within India from March 23rd to May 12th.


There are presently no intentions to relocate the tournament despite the impending General Elections.


Take a look at the franchise-wise fixture list spanning the first 15 days of the tournament:


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Fixtures:

March 22: CSK vs RCB in Chennai
March 26: CSK vs GT in Chennai
March 31: DC vs CSK in Visakhapatnam
April 5: SRH vs CSK in Hyderabad

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Fixtures:

March 22: CSK vs RCB in Chennai
March 25: RCB vs PBKS in Bengaluru
March 29: RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru
April 2: RCB vs LSG in Bengaluru
April 6: RR vs RCB in Jaipur

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Fixtures:

March 23: PBKS vs DC in Mullanpur
March 25: RCB vs PBKS in Bengaluru
March 30: LSG vs PBKS in Lucknow
April 4: GT vs PBKS in Ahmedabad

Delhi Capitals (DC) Fixtures:

March 23: PBKS vs DC in Mullanpur
March 28: RR vs DC in Jaipur
March 31: DC vs CSK in Visakhapatnam
April 3: DC vs KKR in Visakhapatnam
April 7: MI vs DC in Mumbai

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Fixtures:

March 23: KKR vs SRH in Kolkata
March 29: RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru
April 3: DC vs KKR in Visakhapatnam

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Fixtures:

March 23: KKR vs SRH in Kolkata
March 27: SRH vs MI in Hyderabad
March 31: GT vs SRH in Ahmedabad
April 5: SRH vs CSK in Hyderabad

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Fixtures:

March 24: RR vs LSG in Jaipur
March 28: RR vs DC in Jaipur
April 1: MI vs RR in Mumbai
April 6: RR vs RCB in Jaipur

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Fixtures:

March 24: RR vs LSG in Jaipur
March 30: LSG vs PBKS in Lucknow
April 2: RCB vs LSG in Bengaluru
April 7: LSG vs GT in Lucknow

Gujarat Titans (GT) Fixtures:

March 24: GT vs MI in Ahmedabad
March 26: CSK vs GT in Chennai
March 31: GT vs SRH in Ahmedabad
April 4: GT vs PBKS in Ahmedabad
April 7: LSG vs GT in Lucknow

Mumbai Indians (MI) Fixtures:

March 24: GT vs MI in Ahmedabad
March 27: SRH vs MI in Hyderabad
April 1: MI vs RR in Mumbai
April 7: MI vs DC in Mumbai


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Teams
Chennai Super Kings
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Punjab Kings
Delhi Capitals
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajasthan Royals
Lucknow Super Giants
Gujarat Titans
Mumbai Indians
Venues
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

FAQs IPL 2024:

  • When is IPL 2024 starting?

    The IPL 2024 starts on March 22.

  • Who plays the first match of IPL 2024?

    Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season opener of IPL 2024.

  • Schedule for how many IPL 2024 matches were revealed?

    The BCCI announced the schedule for the first 21 matches of IPL 2024.

  • When is the first double-header of IPL 2024 being played?

    The first double-header takes place on March 23, with Punjab Kings taking place on Delhi Capitals on March 23.

  • Which is the highlight of the first schedule of IPL 2024?

    Mumbai Indians taking on Gujarat Titans is expected to be a highly-emotional contest.

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