The wait is finally over! The BCCI has unveiled the schedule for the first 15 days of the much-anticipated IPL 2024, sparking excitement amongst cricket fans across the globe. The 17th edition of the IPL promises to be a thrilling spectacle filled with action and nail-biting moments. The entire IPL 2024 will take place in India.
Schedule for the First 15 Days:
The tournament kicks off on March 22nd, 2024, with a marquee clash between the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by the legendary MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) led by Faf du Plessis at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The remaining 14 days will witness several exciting encounters. The IPL 2024 schedule released so far is present at the bottom of the blog.
Previous IPL Seasons’ Records:
While the complete schedule is yet to be revealed, fans can reminisce about the exciting moments from previous seasons. Here’s a quick recap:
Most IPL Titles: Chennai Super Kings & Mumbai Indians
Most Appearances in Finals: Chennai Super Kings
Highest Individual Score: Chris Gayle (175)
Best Bowling Figures: Alzarri Joseph
Reasons to Look Forward to IPL 2024:
Mumbai Indians have a new captain in Hardik Pandya, while Gujarat Titans are led by the young talent Shubman Gill. These changes bring a fresh dynamic to the teams. And of course, MS Dhoni, the captain of Chennai Super Kings, who said last year that winning the IPL in 2023 would have been the perfect time for him to retire but he is coming back for one last run in IPL 2024. So it is a special year for CSK supporters.
The remaining matches and the complete schedule will be announced once the dates for the Indian General Elections are confirmed.
The biggest challenge for IPL 2024 is the potential clash with the Lok Sabha elections. Similar situations in 2009 led to adjustments, with the tournament being held in South Africa and IPL 2014 being split between UAE and India.
With the first 15 days offering a glimpse into the action-packed season ahead, IPL 2024 promises to be filled with cricketing excellence, interesting battles, and unforgettable moments. So, mark your calendars, and get ready to witness the best of cricket unfold!
Match | Date | Venue | Time |
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March 22 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08 PM IST | |
March 23 | The Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 3:30 PM IST | |
March 23 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 24 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 3:30 PM IST | |
March 24 | The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 25 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 26 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 27 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 28 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 29 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 30 | Ekana Sports City, Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST | |
March 31 | The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM IST | |
March 31 | ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vizag | 7:30 PM IST | |
April 1 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST | |
April 2 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 7:30 PM IST | |
April 3 | ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vizag | 7:30 PM IST | |
April 4 | The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST | |
April 5 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST | |
April 6 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM IST | |
April 7 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:30 PM IST | |
April 7 | Ekana Sports City, Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
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