IPL 2024 Schedule: 10 Cities, 17 Days, 21 Matches
The BCCI has released the schedule for the initial 21 matches of IPL 2024. This time, IPL will kick off on March 22 in Chennai. The tournament opener will be between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Highlights of IPL 2024 Schedule:
- The IPL 2024 season will commence with 21 matches, starting from March 22.
- Over a span of 17 days, 21 matches will be played across 10 cities.
- The first match of IPL 2024 will be between Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings and Faf du Plessis’ Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at 8:00 PM in Chennai.
Key Points from the Schedule:
- The inaugural match will be held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
- Cricket fans can expect a total of four doubleheaders during these 17 days, meaning two matches will be played on the same day.
- Evening matches will start at 7:30 PM, while afternoon matches will begin at 3:30 PM.
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Distribution of Matches among Teams:
- During the initial 17 days, teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Gujarat Titans (GT) will play the most matches, with each playing 5 matches.
- Other teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play 4 matches each.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will participate in only three matches.
Special Mentions:
- Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, will play their opening home match in Visakhapatnam.
- The rest of the teams will have their home matches at their respective home grounds.
- Matches in Delhi might have been avoided due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
IPL 2024’s Initial 21 Matches Schedule | IPL 2024 Schedule
Here is the schedule for the initial 21 matches of IPL 2024:
| Match | Teams | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | March 22 | Chennai | 8:00 PM |
| 2 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | March 23 | Mohali | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | March 23 | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | March 24 | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | March 24 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings | March 25 | Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | March 26 | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | March 27 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | March 28 | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders | March 29 | Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
| 11 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | March 30 | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | March 31 | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 13 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | March 31 | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | April 1 | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants | April 2 | Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | April 3 | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | April 4 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 18 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | April 5 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | April 6 | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | April 7 | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 21 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | April 7 | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
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BCCI Announces Release Date for Remaining Schedule
The BCCI has announced that the schedule for the remaining IPL matches will be released after the announcement of the general election dates. According to the statement, the board will work in collaboration with the government and security agencies, adhering to all necessary protocols and guidelines related to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Once the dates for the 18th Lok Sabha elections are announced, the board will review any issues related to the schedule of the remaining 21 matches and finalize it. The final matches of the remaining season will be scheduled in consultation with local authorities, considering the polling dates.
IPL 2024: A Brief Overview
IPL 2024 will follow a format similar to the 2023 season, featuring 74 matches. While the previous IPL lasted for 60 days, IPL 2024 might extend up to 67 days. Due to the general elections, there’s a possibility of a one-week extension in the IPL schedule. Similar approaches were taken during the 2019 general elections when the IPL schedule was split into two parts. The IPL final is likely to be held on May 26.
List of IPL Winners:
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 runs |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Defeated Mumbai Indians by 22 runs |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Defeated Punjab Kings by 3 wickets |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by 1 run |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 1 run |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets |
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