The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by MS Dhoni, are set to play the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on March 22 in Chennai, where they will face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). On February 22 (Thursday), the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) disclosed a preliminary schedule for the 2024 season, covering the initial 17 days from March 22 to April 7, featuring a total of 21 matches. Let's take a look at the schedule for CSK as per the IPL fixtures that have been released.
CSK will commence their title defence at their home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Following tradition, the defending champions kick off the new edition. CSK secured victory against GT in last year's exciting IPL final.
The schedule has been revealed only for the initial 15 days of the competition, with the remaining matches set to be announced after the Election Commission of India (ECI) declares the dates for the Lok Sabha elections.
Here Are The CSK Fixtures In The Initial Set Of 21 Matches:
CSK vs RCB: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, March 22
CSK vs GT: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , March 26
DC vs CSK: ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag, March 31
SRH vs CSK: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, April 5
Here's The Complete Partial IPL Schedule Released:
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All The Attention On MS Dhoni's Potential Last IPL Appearance
All eyes would be on the anticipated comeback of CSK skipper MS Dhoni to the cricket field, generating excitement among the Yellow Army. Dhoni was last seen in action during IPL 2023 before undergoing knee surgery. Despite his retirement from international cricket, the former Indian cricket team captain remains a formidable presence in the IPL. Dhoni led CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023 and is now eyeing a record-breaking sixth trophy in the upcoming 2024 IPL. Numerous videos had surfaced, showcasing MS Dhoni's training sessions in preparation for IPL 2024. This is anticipated to be Dhoni's last IPL appearance.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Final Squad for IPL 2024
MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.