Excitement peaks as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveils the schedule for the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on February 22, 2024. IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal disclosed that the schedule release would occur in phases due to the simultaneous 2024 Lok Sabha Election.
The initial phase of the schedule unveils fixtures for the opening 17 days of the tournament. The inaugural match is slated between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22, 2024, at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The kickoff of IPL 2024 promises a thrilling showdown as CSK, reigning champions, take on the formidable RCB, setting the stage for an enthralling clash of cricketing giants. Fans across the globe eagerly anticipate the start of this electrifying tournament.
Take a sneak peek at the fixtures lined up for the first 17 days of IPL 2024:
| Match No | Fixture | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Chennai Super Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore | 22nd March 2024 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 8:00 pm |
| Match 2 | Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals | 23rd March 2024 | Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 3:30 pm |
| Match 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23rd March 2024 | Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 pm |
| Match 4 | Rajasthan Royals vs. Lucknow Super Giants | 24th March 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 3:30 pm |
| Match 5 | Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians | 24th March 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 pm |
| Match 6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Punjab Kings | 25th March 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 pm |
| Match 7 | Chennai Super Kings vs. Gujarat Titans | 26th March 2024 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 pm |
| Match 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians | 27th March 2024 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 pm |
| Match 9 | Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals | 28th March 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 pm |
| Match 10 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders | 29th March 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 pm |
| Match 11 | Lucknow Super Giants vs. Punjab Kings | 30th March 2024 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 pm |
| Match 12 | Gujarat Titans vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 31st March 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3:30 pm |
| Match 13 | Delhi Capitals vs. Chennai Super Kings | 31st March 2024 | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vizag | 7:30 pm |
| Match 14 | Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan Royals | 1st April 2024 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 pm |
| Match 15 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Lucknow Super Giants | 2nd April 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 pm |
| Match 16 | Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders | 3rd April 2024 | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vizag | 7:30 pm |
| Match 17 | Gujarat Titans vs. Punjab Kings | 4th April 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 pm |
| Match 18 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Chennai Super Kings | 5th April 2024 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 pm |
| Match 19 | Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6th April 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 pm |
| Match 20 | Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals | 7th April 2024 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:30 pm |
| Match 21 | Lucknow Super Giants vs. Gujarat Titans | 7th April 2024 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 pm |
Amidst a tapestry of cricketing landscapes that span from the pulsating ambience of Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to the grandeur of Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, fans are in for an enthralling carnival of cricketing excellence that transcends borders and entices audiences globally.
As per the revealed schedule, a total of 21 matches are set to unfold across 10 cities from March 22nd to April 7th. This intricately curated schedule ensures that each participating team engages in a minimum of three matches and a maximum of five during this initial phase of the tournament.
Cricket enthusiasts around the world await a season brimming with anticipation, promising adrenaline-fueled moments and indelible cricketing spectacles.
Prepare for the unfolding drama of IPL 2024, where each match is poised to elevate the sport to unprecedented levels of excitement and entertainment. Let the games commence, and may the most deserving team emerge triumphant in this ultimate test of cricketing prowess!