The eagerly awaited schedule for the first 17 days of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 was revealed on February 22, with the tournament set to commence on March 22. Reigning champions CSK will face off against RCB in the opening match in Chennai, marking CSK’s 9th time playing the first match of an IPL season. Day matches will commence at 3:30 PM, while evening fixtures will kick off at 7:30 PM on double-header days.
The initial schedule includes a total of 21 matches over the specified period. The second day of the IPL features a double-header, with Punjab Kings hosting Delhi Capitals and KKR playing SRH at Eden Gardens.
The second double-header will witness MI’s skipper Hardik Pandya’s return to Ahmedabad for the evening game, while RR and LSG clash in the afternoon fixture.
For the first two weeks, DC will not play their home matches in Delhi; instead, the first two home matches for the Capitals will be held in Vizag.
The impending Lok Sabha elections in India, expected in April and May, have been cited as the primary reason for the delayed schedule release for the 17th edition of the IPL.
BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal clarified that only the schedule for the first 15 days will be disclosed initially. The timetable for the remaining games will be determined following the announcement of the general election dates.
The BCCI released a statement affirming their commitment to collaborating closely with the government and addressing any issues arising from the initial schedule for the first two weeks. They intend to work with local authorities to finalize the schedule for the remainder of the season, taking into account the polling dates.
The IPL final is currently scheduled for May 26, with the T20 World Cup 2024 set to commence on 1st June.
Check the schedule highlights:
- CSK vs RCB in Chennai on March 22 – 7:30 pm IST
- PBKS vs DC in Mohali on March 23 – 3:30 pm IST
- KKR vs SRH in Kolkata on March 23 – 7:30 pm IST
- RR vs LSG in Jaipur on March 24 – 3:30 pm IST
- GT vs MI in Ahmedabad on March 24 – 7:30 pm IST
- RCB vs PBKS on March 25 in Bengaluru – 7:30 pm IST
- CSK vs GT on March 26 in Chennai – 7:30 pm IST
- SRH vs MI on March 27 in Hyderabad – 7:30 pm IST
- RR vs DC on March 28 in Jaipur – 7:30 pm IST
- RCB vs KKR on March 29 in Bengaluru – 7:30 pm IST
- LSG vs PBKS on March 30 in Lucknow – 7:30 pm IST
- GT vs SRH on March 31 in Ahmedabad – 3:30 pm IST
- DC vs CSK on March 31 in Visakhapatnam – 7:30 pm IST
- MI vs RR on April 1 in Mumbai – 7:30 pm IST
- RCB vs LSG on April 2 in Bengaluru – 7:30 pm IST
- DC vs KKR on April 3 in Visakhapatnam – 7:30 pm IST
- GT vs PBKS on April 4 in Ahmedabad – 7:30 pm IST
- SRH vs CSK on April 5 in Hyderabad – 7:30 pm IST
- RR vs RCB on April 6 in Jaipur – 7:30 pm IST
- MI vs DC on April 7 in Mumbai – 3:30 pm IST
- LSG vs GT on April 7 in Lucknow – 7:30 pm IST
The schedule includes exciting matchups and promises a thrilling start to the much-anticipated IPL 2024 season.
