IPL Schedule for 2 Phases to Be Announced Soon: League President Indicates Start from March 22, Final Date Uncertain
The schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL-2024) will be announced in two weeks. Arun Dhumal, the President of the League Governing Council, stated that preparations are underway amidst the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Initial match dates will be disclosed soon, with the remaining matches announced shortly after.
Tournament Kickoff in Chennai: Venue and Timing Uncertainty
The tournament is slated to commence in Chennai from March 22nd, though the final date is yet to be confirmed. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will inaugurate the event at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. The entire tournament will be hosted in India.
Final Date Possibilities and T20 World Cup Consideration
The final is likely to be held on May 26th, as the T20 World Cup begins on June 1st, just days after the league concludes. Previous instances of IPL being hosted overseas include the 2019, 2014, and 2009 seasons due to the general elections affecting the league’s schedule.
Foreign Players’ Participation and National Team Integration
Foreign players will remain available until the IPL final. In this scenario, teams will have limited time to prepare together, potentially allowing players from teams not making it to the playoffs to join their national teams by May 26th.
Conclusion of WPL: Setting the Stage for IPL
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) final will precede IPL. Scheduled for March 17th, IPL will commence five days after its conclusion. While all WPL matches will be held in Bengaluru and Delhi, IPL matches will take place across ten stadiums. Mumbai Indians are the defending champions of WPL.
Indian Team’s T20 World Cup Preparation and IPL Impact
The Indian team will not have ample time to prepare for the T20 World Cup if the IPL final takes place on May 26th. With the Indian team’s previous struggles in the T20 format, notably exiting the semi-finals twice and becoming champions only once in 2007, IPL’s timing has been a crucial factor in team preparation.
