CSK kick off their campaign against RCB at their home ground on March 22nd.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings are set to host Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024 opener at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on March 22.
Meanwhile, the other finalist of the 2023 season, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their campaign with a blockbuster match against their former captain Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on March 24.
The BCCI has released a partial schedule for the 2024 season, covering the first 17 days from March 22 to April 7, during which 21 matches will be played across 10 cities.
This phase includes four double-headers.
The season’s first afternoon fixture will feature Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals on March 23 in Mohali.
Later on the same day, Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their season at home against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On the first Sunday of the season, Rajasthan Royals will commence their campaign at home against Lucknow Super Giants.
Notably, this initial phase will not include any matches in Delhi, with the Delhi Capitals hosting their two home games in Vizag.
The BCCI is expected to announce the remainder of the schedule after the Election Commission of India announces the General Election dates.
The IPL media release assured, “As in the past, the BCCI will work closely with government and security agencies, following all necessary protocols and advisories related to the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in India.”
It further stated, “Once the dates for the 18th Lok Sabha elections are announced, the Board will review and address any issues pertaining to the schedule of the first two weeks.
Subsequently, the BCCI will work in tandem with local authorities to finalize the schedule for the remainder of the season, taking into account the polling dates.”
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