The 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to dazzle cricket enthusiasts worldwide, starting March 22 and culminating on May 26, 2024. In its 17th iteration, and under the aegis of the TATA sponsorship, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is orchestrating what is anticipated to be an unparalleled cricketing extravaganza. The league is expanding its horizon with 10 teams competing, marking the inclusion of two fresh franchises.
The curtain-raiser of this cricketing carnival will witness a riveting showdown between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium on March 22, 2024. With cricketing titans MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli leading CSK and RCB respectively, this inaugural face-off is expected to lay the groundwork for an electrifying season. Additionally, an identical clash is slated for the same date at Chennai’s iconic Chepauk Stadium, amplifying the excitement.
IPL 2024 Comprehensive Schedule & Timings
The detailed timetable for the IPL 2024 ensures that fans are well-informed about the match dates and times, allowing them to plan their viewing schedules accordingly. The initial phase of the schedule covering the first 21 matches has been released, with details of the subsequent games to be announced.
Match No. | Fixture | Date | Venue | Time |
1 | CSK vs RCB | Mar-22 | Chennai | 7:30 PM IST |
2 | PBKS vs DC | Mar-23 | Mohali | 3:30 PM IST |
3 | KKR vs SRH | Mar-23 | Kolkata | 7:30 PM IST |
4 | RR vs LSG | Mar-24 | Jaipur | 3:30 PM IST |
5 | GT vs MI | Mar-24 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST |
6 | RCB vs PBKS | Mar-25 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
7 | CSK vs GT | Mar-26 | Chennai | 7:30 PM IST |
8 | SRH vs MI | Mar-27 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST |
9 | RR vs DC | Mar-28 | Jaipur | 7:30 PM IST |
10 | RCB vs KKR | Mar-29 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
11 | LSG vs PBKS | Mar-30 | Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
12 | GT vs SRH | Mar-31 | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM IST |
13 | DC vs CSK | Mar-31 | Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM IST |
14 | MI vs RR | Apr-01 | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
15 | RCB vs LSG | Apr-02 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
16 | DC vs KKR | Apr-03 | Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM IST |
17 | GT vs PBKS | Apr-04 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST |
18 | SRH vs CSK | Apr-05 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST |
19 | RR vs RCB | Apr-06 | Jaipur | 7:30 PM IST |
20 | MI vs DC | Apr-07 | Mumbai | 3:30 PM IST |
21 | LSG vs GT | Apr-07 | Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
Teams Competing in IPL 2024
A total of 10 teams are gearing up to vie for the coveted title in the 2024 season of IPL. Below is the list of teams along with their captains:
IPL 2024 Teams List | Captains |
Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
Kolkata Knights Riders | Shreyas Iyer |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
Punjab Kings | Shikhar Dhawan |
Delhi Capitals | Rishabh Pant / David Warner |
Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | Aiden Markram |
Lucknow Super Joints | KL Rahul |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | Virat Kohli |
Gujrat Titans | Shubman Gill |
IPL 2024 Venues Across Cities
The 2024 IPL matches are scheduled to be played in 10 cities, maintaining a home-and-away format. The venues for the season are as follows:
City | IPL Venue 2024 |
Delhi | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
Mumbai | Wankhede Stadium |
Hyderabad | Rajiv gandhi International Cricket Stadium |
Chennai | M.A. ChidambaramChepauk Stadium |
Kolkata | Eden Garden |
Ahmadabad | Narendra Modi Stadium |
Mohali | Punjab Cricket Association Is Bindra Stadium |
Bangalore | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
Guwahati | Barsapara Cricket Stadium |
Lucknow | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
Dharamsala | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
This comprehensive coverage of the IPL 2024 schedule, team lineup, and venues sets the stage for what promises to be a cricketing fiesta like no other. Fans across the globe are poised on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the action to unfold.
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