The Indian Premier League would march onto its seventeenth edition, with loads of legacy on its back.
As we head into IPL 2024, the tournament will get bigger, and better. The IPL would serve as a preparatory tournament for Indians, and for players from abroad, for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
The 17th edition of the tournament is allset to start from March end and will go on until the end of May. The T20 World Cup in the USA would follow soon after.
As the fans and the teams prepare to welcome the two-month-long festival, here is everything you need to know about the tournament opener.
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When is the first match of IPL 2024?
The first match of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played on March 22, 2024. The match would mark the start of yet another record-breaking season to come.
Which teams will play the IPL 2024 season-opener?
The defending champions Chennai Super Kings will play host to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the inaugural game of IPL 2024. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will play as the center stage of the iconic fixture.
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What time is the first match of IPL 2024?
The proceedings in Chennai would kickstart at 20:00 IST (+5:30 GMT). The toss would take place at 19:30 IST.
When is the IPL 2024 Final?
The Grand Finale of the IPL 2024 will be played on May 29, 2024. It would mean that the IPL season would pan over more than two months.
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