Desk Report, February 23, 2024: IPL 2024 is set to kick off on March 22, featuring an electrifying opening match between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the schedule for the initial 17 days, promising an action-packed start.
The IPL 2024 season is poised to commence with a high-stakes encounter as CSK takes on RCB in Chennai on March 22, marking the initiation of a cricketing extravaganza that fans eagerly anticipate. According to the schedule disclosed by the BCCI on Thursday, the first leg of matches will unfold between March 22 and April 7, spanning 10 cities.
During this period, a total of 21 matches are on the cards, strategically spread across various cities. Each team is slated to engage in a minimum of three matches and a maximum of five, ensuring a balanced and competitive start to the tournament. The remaining schedule will be unveiled once the dates for the upcoming general elections are announced early next month.
Let’s delve into the team-wise schedule for the opening 17 days of IPL 2024:
Chennai Super Kings Schedule:
– 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
Delhi Capitals Schedule:
– March 23: PBKS vs DC in Mohali
– 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
Gujarat Titans Schedule:
– 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
Kolkata Knight Riders Schedule:
– March 23: KKR vs SRH in Kolkata
– March 29: RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru
– April 3: DC vs KKR in Visakhapatnam
Royal Challengers Bangalore Schedule:
– 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 Schedule:
– March 23: PBKS vs DC in Mohali
– March 25: RCB vs PBKS in Bengaluru
– March 30: LSG vs PBKS in Lucknow
– April 4: GT vs PBKS in Ahmedabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad Schedule:
– 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 Schedule:
– 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 Schedule:
– 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
Mumbai Indians Schedule:
– 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
The IPL 2024 schedule promises an exhilarating start, setting the stage for intense cricketing rivalries and nail-biting matches in the weeks to come. Fans can gear up for a cricketing spectacle that will unfold across the nation, showcasing the prowess of the participating teams. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses.
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