Welcome, IPL 2024 cricket enthusiasts, to the most awaited cricketing extravaganza of the year – the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024! With the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) slated to begin in less than a week’s time, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 22.The Eliminator winner challenges the first Qualifier’s loser in the second Qualifier for a shot at the IPL 2024 final. Stay tuned to TOI for the official schedule, including match dates and timings, encompassing 74 matches in total.As the cricketing world braces itself for another exhilarating season of boundary-smashing action, nail-biting finishes, and unexpected upsets, let’s delve into what this year’s IPL has in store for us.The tournament will feature ten teams and will be held from 22 March to 26 May 2024. The 2024 Indian Premier League (also known as IPL 17 and branded as TATA IPL 2024) will be the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in India, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
On February 14, 2024, Arun Singh Dhumal, the chairman of the Indian Premier League, announced that the tournament would take place in India. Before finalizing the schedule, the league will work with the Indian government and other agencies. Dhumal also mentioned that the allocation of matches to states will depend on the election schedule for the Lok Sabha Election 2024 to be released by the Election Commission of India.”BCCI is planning to start IPL 2024 from March 22. IPL 2024 schedule will be announced in two halves. The schedule for the first half will be announced and then the schedule for the other half will be announced after the announcement of general election dates,” Arun Dhumal told ANI.
Format:-
The teams are divided into two groups (A and B) of five teams. Each team plays twice against all five teams in the other group (home and away) and once against all four of the teams in its group. All teams play seven home and seven away games. After the group stage, the top four teams based on aggregate points qualified for the playoffs. In this stage, the top two teams compete with each other (in a match titled “Qualifier 1”), as do the remaining two teams (in a match titled “Eliminator”). While the winner of Qualifier 1 directly qualified for the final match, the losing team got another chance to qualify for the final match by playing the winning team of the Eliminator match; this match is titled Qualifier 2. The winner of this subsequent Qualifier 2 match moved on to the final match. The team that won the final match was crowned the Indian Premier League winners.
New rules:-
Bowlers can now bowl two bouncers per over, as trialled in India’s domestic T20 tournament, the 2023–24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
schedule:-
The opening match of the tournament will be played on 22 March 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai between the defending champions Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The final match will be played on 26 May 2024.The schedule for this season was announced on February 22, 2024, at 5 pm. According to IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, this season’s schedule will be announced in multiple phases due to the 2024 Lok Sabha Election.
IPL 2024 Schedule Info
The season is scheduled to kick off on March 22 and wrap up on May 29, showcasing 74 matches at different venues throughout India, culminating in the grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
IPL Team List 2024
IPL 2024 Team Squads
FAQs:-
1. Which team will play the opening match of IPL 2024?
The opening match of IPL 2024 will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2. When does the IPL 2024 season commence?
The IPL 2024 season is set to commence on March 22.
3. Which stadium will host the grand finale of IPL 2024?
The grand finale of IPL 2024 will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
4. How many matches are scheduled for IPL 2024?
A total of 74 matches are scheduled for IPL 2024.
5. Which teams are participating in IPL 2024?
The participating teams are Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Joints, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujrat Titans.
6. Can I purchase tickets for IPL 2024 matches online?
– Yes, tickets for IPL 2024 matches can be purchased online through authorized ticketing platforms or directly from the official IPL website. It’s advisable to book tickets well in advance due to high demand.
7. What is the prize money for the winning team of IPL 2024?
– The prize money for the winning team of IPL 2024 is ₹20 crore. Additionally, there are various other cash prizes and awards for outstanding individual performances throughout the tournament.
8. How many overseas players are allowed in each IPL team?
– Each IPL team is allowed to have a maximum of four overseas players in their playing XI for each match. This rule encourages diversity and promotes international talent in the league.
9. What happens in case of a tie in an IPL match?
– In the event of a tie in an IPL match, a Super Over is played to determine the winner. Each team gets one over to bat and bowl, and the team scoring the most runs in the Super Over wins the match.
10. Who is the leading run-scorer in IPL history?
– As of IPL 2023, the leading run-scorer in IPL history is Virat Kohli, captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has amassed the most runs in the tournament’s history, setting numerous batting records.
11. What is the role of the IPL Governing Council?
– The IPL Governing Council is responsible for overseeing the conduct of the IPL tournament, including formulating rules and regulations, scheduling matches, addressing disciplinary issues, and managing various aspects of the league.
12. What is the duration of IPL 2024?
IPL 2024 is scheduled to start on March 22 and conclude on May 29.
13. Which city will host the first match of IPL 2024?
The first match of IPL 2024 will be hosted in Chennai at the Chepauk Stadium.
14. Why are there fewer matches in IPL 2024?
The year 2024 will see India’s General Elections overlapping with the IPL dates. The Election Commission is expected to announce the polling dates nationwide in mid-March. The BCCI plans to await these dates before finalizing the remainder of the IPL schedule.
15. How can I watch IPL 2024 matches live?
– IPL 2024 matches can be watched live on various platforms such as television channels broadcasting cricket matches, online streaming services like Hotstar, and the official IPL website.
16. What is the format of IPL 2024?
– IPL 2024 follows a round-robin league format where each team plays against every other team twice in the group stage. The top teams from the group stage advance to the playoffs, consisting of Qualifier matches and the Eliminator, leading to the final match.
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