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As the cricketing season unfolds, India prepares to host the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL), attracting top cricketers and sportsmen from across the globe.
The IPL 2024 tournament is set to feature 74 matches, including playoffs and the final, spread across 12 venues.
Renowned as one of the world's premier T20 tournaments, it is eagerly awaited by fans worldwide.
However, due to the upcoming general elections in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for only the first two weeks of the tournament
During this initial phase, 21 matches will be held in 10 cities. Each team is scheduled to play a minimum of three matches and a maximum of five, as outlined in a recent BCCI news release.
The opening match of IPL 2024 will witness the clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), captained by Faf du Plessis, marking the commencement of the season this weekend.
The game is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. ET on Friday, March 22, and will be exclusively broadcast on WillowTV.
Additionally, fans can stream the game live on the Cricbuzz app and follow the live scores on the Cricbuzz website.
The inaugural match will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the home ground of the defending champions, CSK.
The IPL 2024 opening ceremony promises to be a grand affair, featuring performances by renowned artists such as A.R. Rahman, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Sonu Nigam.
The ceremony is scheduled to commence at 6:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time.
This year's IPL will see the participation of 10 teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Titans.
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