Mumbai: As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the BCCI has unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the first two weeks of the tournament. With defending champions Chennai Super Kings set to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match on March 22, fans can brace themselves for an action-packed season ahead.
The IPL 2024 season promises to be an exhilarating affair, with 21 matches scheduled to be played across 10 cities from March 22 to April 7. Each team will participate in a minimum of three matches and a maximum of five during this initial two-week period, ensuring a fair distribution of games and opportunities for all franchises.
The IPL 2024 season promises to deliver thrilling encounters, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments as the best cricketing talent from around the globe converges to battle it out on the field.
Here's a glimpse of the IPL 2024 schedule for the first two weeks:
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 22 | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8pm IST | Chennai |
| March 23 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 3.30pm IST | Mohali |
| March 23 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7.30pm IST | Kolkata |
| March 24 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3.30pm IST | Jaipur |
| March 24 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | 7.30pm IST | Ahmedabad |
| March 25 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings | 7.30pm IST | Bengaluru |
| March 26 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | 7.30pm IST | Chennai |
| March 27 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | 7.30pm IST | Hyderabad |
| March 28 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | 7.30pm IST | Jaipur |
| March 29 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30pm IST | Bengaluru |
| March 30 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | 7.30pm IST | Lucknow |
| March 31 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3.30pm IST | Ahmedabad |
| March 31 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7.30pm IST | Vizag |
| April 1 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | 7.30pm IST | Mumbai |
| April 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7.30pm IST | Bengaluru |
| April 3 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30pm IST | Vizag |
| April 4 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | 7.30pm IST | Ahmedabad |
| April 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | 7.30pm IST | Hyderabad |
| April 6 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7.30pm IST | Jaipur |
| April 7 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 3.30pm IST | Mumbai |
| April 7 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | 7.30pm IST | Lucknow |