The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 edition’s initial schedule for 17 days was announced on February 22. As reported by Sports Tak earlier, the opener will be played on March 22. However, defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will not be facing runners-up Gujarat Titans (GT) but Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Delhi Capitals' first two home matches in Vizag
Rishabh Pant is expected to return to action as Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their season opener on March 23 in Mohali. DC's first two home matches against CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been moved out of Delhi and will be played in Vizag.
IPL 2024 schedule -
| Match | Time | Date | Venue |
| CSK vs RCB | 8:00 PM | March 22 | Chennai |
| PBKS vs DC | 3:30 PM | March 23 | Mohali |
| KKR vs SRH | 7:30 PM | March 23 | Kolkata |
| RR vs LSG | 3:30 PM | March 24 | Jaipur |
| GT vs MI | 7:30 PM | March 24 | Ahmedabad |
| RCB vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | March 25 | Bengaluru |
| CSK vs GT | 7:30 PM | March 26 | Chennai |
| SRH vs MI | 7:30 PM | March 27 | Hyderabad |
| RR vs DC | 7:30 PM | March 28 | Jaipur |
| RCB vs KKR | 7:30 PM | March 29 | Bengaluru |
| LSG vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | March 30 | Lucknow |
| GT vs SRH | 3:30 PM | March 31 | Ahmedabad |
| DC vs CSK | 7:30 PM | March 31 | Vizag |
| MI vs RR | 7:30 PM | April 1 | Mumbai |
| RCB vs LSG | 7:30 PM | April 2 | Bengaluru |
| DC vs KKR | 7:30 PM | April 3 | Vizag |
| GT vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | April 4 | Ahmedabad |
| SRH vs CSK | 7:30 PM | April 5 | Hyderabad |
| RR vs RCB | 7:30 PM | April 6 | Jaipur |
| MI vs DC | 3:30 PM | April 7 | Mumbai |
| LSG vs GT | 7:30 | April 7 | Lucknow |
Why only 17 days of IPL 2024 schedule is released?
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal told Sports Tak that the schedule will be announced in phases due to general elections. Once, the Election Commission announces the polling dates for general elections. The dates are expected to be announced next month. Dhumal also said that the IPL 2024 will not be played outside India due to the Lok Sabha elections.
“Since the elections schedule will come later we have to start initial matches so some matches will be announced soon. Once the election schedule is up will accommodate matches accordingly. If you ask me can tell you tentative dates which is 22nd March and the final around 26th May,” he told Sports Tak in January.
BCCI's statement on rest of the schedule
“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. 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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