The IPL 2024 season is likely to unfold between March 23rd and May 29th. With 10 teams vying for the coveted trophy, expect a total of 74 matches to be played, potentially spread across two phases due to India’s general elections scheduled during the same period.
IPL Schedule 2024
IPL 2024 is expected to kick off on March 23rd, 2024, and continue until May 29th, 2024. This year promises to be even bigger and better, with 74 action-packed matches spread across six weeks.
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) organizes the IPL every year, and this year, the 17th season of the Indian Premier League will feature 10 teams. The IPL 2024 auction took place on December 19, 2023, where the franchises bid for players.
The season promises a grand opening at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, with the mighty Gujarat Titans clashing against the ever-popular Chennai Super Kings on March 23rd.
Here is a detailed look at the first half confirmed IPL 2024 schedule:
March & April Tata IPL 2024 Schedule:
| DATE | MATCH CENTRE | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 22 Mar | CSK vs RCB | Chennai | 8:00 |
| 23 Mar | PBKS vs DC | Mohali | 3:30 |
| 23 Mar | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 |
| 24 Mar | RR vs LSG | Jaipur | 3:30 |
| 24 Mar | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 |
| 25 Mar | RCB vs PBKS | Bengaluru | 7:30 |
| 26 Mar | CSK vs GT | Chennai | 7:30 |
| 27 Mar | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad | 7:30 |
| 28 Mar | RR vs DC | Jaipur | 7:30 |
| 29 Mar | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 |
| 30 Mar | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 |
| 31 Mar | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad | 3:30 |
| 31 Mar | DC vs CSK | Vizag | 7:30 |
| 01 Apr | MI vs RR | Mumbai | 7:30 |
| 02 Apr | RCB vs LSG | Bengaluru | 7:30 |
| 03 Apr | DC vs KKR | Vizag | 7:30 |
| 04 Apr | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 |
| 05 Apr | SRH vs CSK | Hyderabad | 7:30 |
| 06 Apr | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | 7:30 |
| 07 Apr | MI vs DC | Mumbai | 7:30 |
| 07 Apr | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 7:30 |
| Below is the expected data for the Half of the Schedule | |||
| 08 Apr | CSK vs RCB | 7:30 | |
| 10 Apr | MI vs PBKS | 7:30 | |
| 12 Apr | RR vs GT | 7:30 | |
| 14 Apr | SRH vs KKR | 7:30 | |
| 15 Apr | MI vs LSG | 3:30 | |
| 15 Apr | DC vs RCB | 7:30 | |
| 16 Apr | PBKS vs SRH | 7:30 | |
| 17 Apr | GT vs CSK | 7:30 | |
| 18 Apr | RR vs KKR | 7:30 | |
| 19 Apr | LSG vs RCB | 7:30 | |
| 20 Apr | DC vs PBKS | 7:30 | |
| 21 Apr | MI vs CSK | 7:30 | |
| 22 Apr | DC vs RR | 7:30 | |
| 23 Apr | KKR vs GJ | 7:30 | |
| 24 Apr | RCB vs SRH | 7:30 | |
| 25 Apr | LSG vs MI | 7:30 | |
| 26 Apr | PBKS vs CSK | 7:30 | |
| 27 Apr | RCB vs RR | 7:30 | |
| 28 Apr | GT vs SRH | 7:30 | |
| 29 Apr | DC vs KKR | 7:30 | |
| 30 Apr | PBKS vs LSG | 7:30 | |
May Month Tata IPL 2024 Schedule:
| 01 May | GT vs RCB | 3:30 PM |
| 02 May | RR vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 03 May | DC vs LSG | 3:30 PM |
| 04 May | SRH vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 05 May | KKR vs RR | 7:30 PM |
| 06 May | GT vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 07 May | RCB vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 08 May | DC vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 09 May | GT vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 10 May | PBKS vs RR | 3:30 PM |
| 11 May | LSG vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 12 May | SRH vs RCB | 3:30 PM |
| 13 May | CSK vs DC | 7:30:PM |
| 14 May | MI vs KKR | 7:30 PM |
| 15 May | LSG vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 16 May | RR vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 18 May | CSK vs MI | 7:30 PM |
| 19 May | RCB vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| 20 May | KKR vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 21 May | CSK vs GT | 3:30 PM |
| 21 May | LSG vs RR | 7:30 PM |
| 22 May | PBKS vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 23 May | MI vs SRH | 7:30 PM |
| 24 May | KKR vs LSG | 7:30 PM |
| 25 May | RCB vs GT | 7:30 PM |
| 26 May | RR vs CSK | 7:30 PM |
| 27 May | MI vs DC | 7:30 PM |
| 28 May | SRH vs PBKS | 7:30 PM |
| – | QUALIFIER 1 | 7:30 PM |
| – | ELIMINATOR | 7:30 PM |
| – | QUALIFIER 2 | 7:30 PM |
| 4 June | FINAL | 7:30 PM |
Venues for the IPL 2024 Matches
A detailed look at some of the renowned stadiums where you can catch the live action:
Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium: This iconic stadium, with over 30,000 capacity, is one of the most popular cricket venues in the world.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: The home of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, this stadium boasts a capacity of over 40,000 and is known for its passionate crowd. L
Delhi: Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium: This historic venue has been a hub of cricket activity in Delhi since the 1950s, with its 40,000+ capacity.
Kolkata: Eden Gardens Stadium: The iconic Eden Gardens, with its capacity of over 90,000, is the home of the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium: The world’s largest cricket stadium, with a mind-boggling capacity of over 132,000, is sure to be a spectacle to behold. Chennai:
MA Chidambaram Stadium: Also known as Chepauk, this stadium, with its over 50,000 capacity, is the home of the Chennai Super Kings.
Lucknow: BRS ABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: This new addition to the IPL, completed in 2023, has a capacity of over 50,000.
IPL 2024 Teams
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back for another season, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Ten teams, each with unique strengths and star players, will compete for the coveted trophy. Let’s take a closer look at the teams preparing for IPL 2024:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Captain: MS Dhoni
Key Players: Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Dwayne Bravo
Strengths: Experienced squad, strong leadership, passionate fanbase
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Key Players: Axar Patel, David Warner, and Prithvi Shaw
Strengths: Balanced team, aggressive batting, potent spin bowling
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Key Players: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, and Mohammed Shami
Strengths: All-rounders galore, strong batting lineup, pace attack depth
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Key Players: Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, and Venkatesh Iyer
Strengths: Explosive batting, spin bowling expertise, passionate home support
Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG):
Captain: KL Rahul
Key Players: Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, and Quinton de Kock
Strengths: Power-packed batting, potent pace attack, good mix of experience and youth
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Key Players: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan
Strengths: Balanced squad, experience, successful track record
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Captain: Mayank Agarwal
Key Players: Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, and Shikhar Dhawan
Strengths: Big-hitting batsmen, strong pace attack, aggressive approach
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Captain: Sanju Samson
Key Players: Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Jofra Archer
Strengths: Spin bowling attack, explosive batting, young and energetic squad
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Captain: Kane Williamson
Key Players: Umran Malik, Glenn Maxwell, and Nicholas Pooran
Strengths: Pace attack depth, experience, good mix of youth and veterans
IPL 2024 Key Dates
Get ready for six weeks of cricket. Here are the key dates you don’t want to miss:
Opening Match:
Date: The IPL 2024 is scheduled to start on March 22, 2024
Venue: Match to be played at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Clash: The first match is expected to be played between these two giants: the Gujarat Titans vs. Chennai Super Kings
League Stage:
Dates: Matches will be played between March 22rd – May 29th, 2024
Matches: The tournament will feature a total of 74 matches, maintaining the format from the previous year.
Expect: Regional rivalries, epic comebacks, last-over drama
Finale: May 29th: Witness the crowning of the new IPL champions!
The detailed schedule, including match dates, venues, and timings, is yet to be officially announced by the BCCI and the IPL governing council.