The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally unveiled the much-awaited schedule for the remaining matches of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The announcement, made on Monday, brings clarity to the tournament's timeline, especially considering the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in India.
Second Phase Kicks Off
The 2024 IPL kicked off last week with the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) (RCB Women Script History! Claim First WPL Title After Men's 16-Year Wait) at the iconic Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. However, the initial schedule only covered the first two weeks of the tournament, leaving fans in suspense about the remaining fixtures. This uncertainty stemmed from the need to finalize the polling dates for the national elections.
Election Commission Steps In
As the Indian cricket board awaited official confirmation from the Election Commission, they could only announce the initial schedule. Now, with the polling dates confirmed, the BCCI has collaborated with local authorities to finalize the remaining fixtures.
The official IPL handle on X stated, "BCCI announces the full schedule of #TATAIPL 2024. The remainder of the schedule has been drawn up, factoring in the polling dates and venues for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections across the country. Check out the schedule here â¡ï¸."
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 25, 2024
BCCI announces the full schedule of #TATAIPL 2024 ðï¸
The remainder of the schedule has been drawn up, factoring in the polling dates and venues for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections across the country.
Check out the schedule here ð½
Playoffs And Venues Announced
The newly announced schedule reveals that the first Qualifier and the Eliminator will be held in Ahmedabad on the 21st and 22nd of May respectively. The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will take centre stage for the second Qualifier on 24th May, followed by the much-anticipated season finale on 26th May.
Home Advantage For Delhi Capitals
The revised schedule brings good news for Delhi Capitals fans. After playing their initial home games in Visakhapatnam, the team will now play all their remaining home fixtures at the familiar Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, amidst the roar of their passionate home crowd.
A Scenic Setting For Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings, who began their season at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, will conclude their home leg in the picturesque surroundings of Dharamsala. The scenic stadium will host two of their matches - against CSK on 5th May and RCB on 9th May - offering a breathtaking backdrop for these crucial encounters.
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Rajasthan Royals Opt For A Double Header
Similar to Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals have chosen a second venue for their remaining home games. The Royals will play their final two home matches in Guwahati, Assam. Their home leg will culminate with a match against Kolkata Knight Riders on 19th May, marking the conclusion of the league stage for the 17th edition of the IPL. (Women's IPL Will Bridge Gap B/w Domestic & International Cricket)
This revised schedule ensures a thrilling finish to the IPL season, with fans across India eagerly awaiting the playoffs and the ultimate battle for the coveted IPL trophy.
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