Schedule of 21 matches of IPL-2024 released
The schedule of 21 matches of the Indian Premier League-2024 was released on Thursday. Due to the general elections, the complete schedule of this season has not been released. The schedule of the second phase will be released after the announcement of Lok Sabha election dates.
The first match of this season will be played on March 22 between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk Stadium.
In the first phase, the schedule from March 22 to April 7, 2024 has been declared. During this period, 21 matches will be played in 17 days, which will include 4 double headers (two matches in a day).
CSK will play the opening match of IPL for the ninth time
CSK team will play the first match of any IPL season for the ninth time. The team has played 10 finals so far, winning 5 titles.
CSK defending champions in IPL 2024
The title of the last season of IPL was won by Chennai Super Kings under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The team had defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the final match in Ahmedabad. CSK and MI have won 5 titles each in this tournament.