IPL 2024 format, schedule, captains, venues, match timings: The 2024 season of Indian Premier League 2024 will kickstart on March 22 with a match between CSK and RCB in Chennai's Chepauk. The schedule for the first 21 matches of the IPL has been unveiled, extending until April 7, with the remaining fixtures pending release. IPL organizers are anticipated to disclose the dates for the remaining matches in the coming days. Daytime matches are scheduled to commence at 3:30pm IST, while evening fixtures will kick off at 7:30pm IST.
IPL 2024 - Check below complete schedule for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024
IPL 2024 Format explained: In IPL 2024, the league format will see all 10 teams competing against each other twice, reinstating the round-robin format. At the conclusion of league stage, the top two teams in the points standings will advance to Qualifier 1, while the third- and fourth-placed teams will contest in the Eliminator.
The winner of Qualifier 1 will secure a spot in IPL 2024 Final, while the losing team will face the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2. The victorious team in the Eliminator will then become the second team to qualify for IPL 2024 final.
IPL 2024 Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2024 Captains: MS Dhoni (CSK) , Rishabh Pant (DC), Shubman Gill (GT), Shreyas Iyer (KKR), KL Rahul (LSG), Hardik Pandya (MI), Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS), Sanju Samson (RR), Faf du Plessis (RCB), Pat Cummins (SRH).
IPL 2024 Prize Money: Although the organizers of IPL 2024 have yet to confirm the prize money, if past trends are any indication, the winners of IPL 2024 could potentially earn around $2.4 million, with the runners-up receiving approximately $1.56 million.
IPL 2024 Venues - Check below complete list of venues for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024
MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai hosts the Chennai Super Kings.
Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi hosts Delhi Capitals.
Swai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur hosts Rajasthan Royals.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the home ground for Gujarat Titans.
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is the home ground for Mumbai Indians.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Punjab hosts Punjab Kings.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is the home ground for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosts Kolkata Knight Riders.
BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow hosts Lucknow Super Giants.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is the home ground for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is also a venue for IPL 2024 matches.
HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, is another venue for IPL 2024 matches.