The curtain on the much-anticipated IPL 2024 schedule is out now. Cricket fans can expect a fiery start with Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22. However, the complete schedule, including the final, will be announced later in due time.
On March 22, the event will get underway with the defending champion Chennai Super Kings competing against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk in Chennai.
Thursday was the day the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
The event’s first match is scheduled on March 22 at Chepauk in Chennai, and it will feature the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings competing against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
We have a schedule for the first 21 matches. In due time, the information regarding the schedules of the remaining games will be disclosed.
As far as Freelivesports is informed, in addition to the ten cities that have been confirmed as the hosts for the first 21 games, the league stage will also be contested in Delhi, Dharamshala (Punjab Kings), and Guwahati (Rajasthan Royals). It is expected that both PBKS and RR will continue to play two home games at their respective second schools.
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IPL 2024 Teams
| IPL 2024 Team | ||
| S.N | Teams | Captain |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | Rishabh Pant |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | KL Rahul |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | Tim David |
| 7 | Punjab Kings | Shikhar Dhawan |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Faf du Plessis |
| 10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Aiden Markram |
IPL 2024 schedule (First 21 matches)
| IPL Match 2024 schedule (First 21 matches) | ||||
| Match No | Fixture | Date | Venue | Time |
| 1 | CSK vs RCB | March 22 | Chennai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 2 | PBKS vs DC | March 23 | Mohali | 3:30 PM IST |
| 3 | KKR vs SRH | March 23 | Kolkata | 7:30 PM IST |
| 4 | RR vs LSG | March 24 | Jaipur | 3:30 PM IST |
| 5 | GT vs MI | March 24 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST |
| 6 | RCB vs PBKS | March 25 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| 7 | CSK vs GT | March 26 | Chennai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 8 | SRH vs MI | March 27 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST |
| 9 | RR vs DC | March 28 | Jaipur | 7:30 PM IST |
| 10 | RCB vs KKR | March 29 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| 11 | LSG vs PBKS | March 30 | Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
| 12 | GT vs SRH | March 31 | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM IST |
| 13 | DC vs CSK | March 31 | Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM IST |
| 14 | MI vs RR | April 1 | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| 15 | RCB vs LSG | April 2 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| 16 | DC vs KKR | April 3 | Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM IST |
| 17 | GT vs PBKS | April 4 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST |
| 18 | SRH vs CSK | April 5 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM IST |
| 19 | RR vs RCB | April 6 | Jaipur | 7:30 PM IST |
| 20 | MI vs DC | April 7 | Mumbai | 3:30 PM IST |
| 21 | LSG vs GT | April 7 | Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
When is IPL 2024 starting?
The IPL 2024 starts on March 22.
Who plays the first match of IPL 2024?
Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season opener of IPL 2024.
How many teams will play IPL 2024?
Like last year, 10 teams will play the IPL 2024. A total of 74 matches will be played, and the final will be held on May 28, 2024.
Who will be the next captain of CSK in IPL 2024?
The legendary MS Dhoni will continue to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming IPL season.