Men's IPL 2024 Partial Schedule is out!!

Chennai Super Kings host Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024 opener

From Cricbuzz:

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will host Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024 opener at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on March 22. The other finalist of the 2023 season - Gujarat Titans - will make a blockbuster start to their campaign against their former captain Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on March 24.

The BCCI released a partial schedule for the 2024 season - for the first 17 days (March 22 to April 7) during which 21 matches will be played across 10 cities. In this period, there will be four double-headers.

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will play the first afternoon fixture of the season on March 23 in Mohali, while Kolkata Knight Riders' season begins at home against Sunrisers Hyderabad later on the same day. Rajasthan Royals also get their season underway at home, against Lucknow Super Giants on the first Sunday of the season.

This first phase of the season will not have any matches in Delhi with the Delhi Capitals playing their two home games in Vizag. BCCI is expected to announce the remainder of the schedule after the Election Commission of India announces the General Election dates.

"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," stated the IPL media release.

"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."

The 21-match schedule for IPL 2024