The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the schedule for the first two weeks of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, set to kick off from March 22 to April 7, 2024. This initial phase will witness 21 matches played across 10 cities, with each team participating in a minimum of three matches and a maximum of five.

The 17th season of IPL will commence with an exciting clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on Friday. The opening weekend will feature two doubleheaders, with Punjab Kings hosting Delhi Capitals on Saturday afternoon, followed by Kolkata Knight Riders facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the evening. On Sunday afternoon, the action will move to Jaipur, where Rajasthan Royals will take on Lucknow Super Giants. The evening fixture will see Gujarat Titans, the 2022 champions and runners-up from the last season, battling it out against five-time champions Mumbai Indians.

Delhi Capitals, opting to play their first two home matches in Visakhapatnam, will clash with Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 31, followed by a match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday, April 3, at the same venue.

In line with previous seasons, the BCCI will collaborate closely with government and security agencies, adhering to all necessary protocols and advisories, especially those related to the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in India. Once the dates for the 18th Lok Sabha elections are finalized, the Board will reassess and address any scheduling concerns for the initial two weeks. Subsequently, the BCCI will coordinate with local authorities to finalize the schedule for the remaining matches, taking into account the polling dates.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be held in West Indies and the United States from June 1 to 29. The IPL 2024 is seen as a crucial platform for players to hone their T20 skills and form before the prestigious global tournament. There is a possibility that the BCCI might organize an IPL 2024 opening ceremony ahead of the CSK vs RCB clash on March 22. However, official confirmation regarding the star-studded event will be provided just before the league commences.

Here is the list of teams for IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals.

The captains for IPL 2024 are as follows: MS Dhoni (CSK), Sanju Samson (RR), Shubman Gill (GT), Hardik Pandya (MI), KL Rahul (LSG), David Warner (SRH), Faf du Plessis (RCB), Shreyas Iyer (KKR), Rishabh Pant (DC), Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS).

Here is the schedule for the first 21 matches of IPL 2024:

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 tournament is scheduled to take place in West Indies and the United States from June 1 to 29. IPL 2024 serves as a vital preparatory ground for players to fine-tune their T20 skills and form ahead of the prestigious global tournament.

It's possible that the BCCI might organize an IPL 2024 opening ceremony ahead of CSK vs RCB clash on March 22, but the official confirmation regarding the star-studded event will be provided just before the league starts.

IPL 2024 Teams List: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals.

Captains of IPL 2024: MS Dhoni (CSK), Sanju Samson (RR), Shubman Gill (GT), Hardik Pandya (MI), KL Rahul (LSG), David Warner (SRH), Faf du Plessis (RCB), Shreyas Iyer (KKR), Rishabh Pant (DC), Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)