IPLT20 – 2024
The BCCI has finally revealed the schedule for the IPL 2024 which everyone was waiting for it. The schedule was announced on Thursday only for the first 21 matches, but they’ll later they will announce for the rest of the matches, once they know the dates for the General Elections. This year the IPL is going to be very important as it’s entering in its 17th season. The pleasure is building up, and the tournament is just a month away. It feels like only yesterday when Ravindra Jadeja hit that winning boundary for Chennai Super Kings, but it’s actually been 8 long months since that incredible night in Ahmedabad. That’s the magic of IPL – it leaves a lasting impression! One big challenge for IPL 2024 was that it was expected to clash with the Lok Sabha elections. This has happened twice before, leading to some tricky decisions. In 2009 the whole IPL was moved to South Africa and in 2014 it was split between the UAE and India. However in 2019, there was no clash and the IPL was held completely in India. This year despite the assumptions the IPL chairman confirmed that the tournament will stay in India, but we’ll have to wait for more details. Now, let’s talk cricket! This year’s IPL has a lot in store. Mumbai Indians have a new captain in Hardik Pandya, and Gujarat Titans have Shubman Gill. And then there’s MS Dhoni’s farewell. Dhoni had hinted last year that winning the IPL in 2023 would have been the perfect time for him to retire, but he’s back for one last run this year. In what might be his final season, Dhoni is important of his early days – growing his hair and using his old bat sticker. Only Dhoni can make such heartfelt gestures. Moving on to CSK’s biggest rivals, Mumbai Indians made headlines even before the tournament began by announcing Hardik as their new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. This decision caused a anger on social media, but the team believed it was the right time for the change. Meanwhile the IPL auction saw records being shattered, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh landing massive deals. Cummins became the first player to surpass the 20-crore mark, while Starc became the costliest player ever with KKR spending a whopping ₹24.75 crore on him. Harshal Patel emerged as the most expensive Indian player, with Punjab Kings securing him for ₹11.75 crore. So, the stage is set for IPL 2024. Will Cummins, Starc live up to expectations?
Why IPL is so famous:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is famous in India for several reasons:Entertainment:
IPL offers high-quality cricket matches featuring top international players, which provide thrilling entertainment to cricket fans across the country. The matches are fast-paced, with aggressive batting, tight bowling, and electrifying fielding, making them highly engaging to watch.Glamour and Glitz:
IPL is not just about cricket; it’s also about the entertainment extravaganza that surrounds it. From celebrity team owners to extravagant opening ceremonies, cheerleaders, and after-match parties, IPL has a glamorous appeal that attracts not only cricket enthusiasts but also a wider audience interested in entertainment and pop culture.Regional Representation:
IPL teams represent different cities and regions of India, fostering a sense of regional pride and identity among fans. This regional aspect adds a layer of excitement and rivalry to the matches, as supporters passionately back their local teams.Innovative Format:
The Twenty20 format of IPL is shorter and more action-packed compared to traditional cricket matches, making it more accessible and appealing to a wider audience, including those with shorter attention spans. The strategic time-outs, player auctions, and other innovative elements further enhance the excitement and intrigue surrounding the tournament.International Participation:
IPL attracts top cricketing talent from around the world, with international stars playing alongside Indian players. This global mix adds to the tournament’s appeal and competitiveness, attracting viewers not just from India but also from cricket-loving nations worldwide.Business and Marketing:
IPL has become a rewarding platform for businesses and advertisers to reach a massive audience. The tournament’s popularity ensures high viewership, making it an attractive investment for sponsors and advertisers. This financial backing allows IPL to maintain its high production values and star-studded line-ups, further enhancing its appeal.IPLT20 Teams:
| Chennai Super Kings | Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway*, Maheesh Theekshana*, Matheesha Pathirana*, Mitchell Santner*, Moeen Ali*, MS Dhoni(C), Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Rachin Ravindra*, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell*, Sameer Rizviz, Mustafizur Rahman*, Avanish Rao Aravelly |
|  Delhi Capitals  | Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje*, Axar Patel, David Warner*, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi*, Mitchell Marsh*, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull, Harry Brook*, Tristan Stubbs*a, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson*, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope*, Swastik Chhikara |
|  Gujarat Titans  | Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller*, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little*, Kane Williamson*, Matthew Wade*, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad*, R Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan*, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Azmatullah Omarzai*, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson*, Robin Minz |
| Kolkata Knight Riders  | Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz*, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Roy*, Sunil Narine*, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell*, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc*, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh , Sherfane Rutherford*, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rehman*, Gus Atkinson*, Sakib Hussain |
| Lucknow Super Giants  | KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock*, Nicholas Pooran*, Ayush, Badoni, Kyle Mayers*, Marcus Stoinis*, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq*, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood*, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni M Siddharth, Ashton Turner* , David Willey*, Mohammed Arshad Khan |
| Mumbai Indians  | Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis*, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Tim David*, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff*, Hardik Pandya,Romario Shepherd*, Gerald Coetzee*, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara*, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi*, Shivalik Sharma |
|  Punjab Kings  | Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone*, Jonny Bairstow*, Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Singh, Rahul Chahar, Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Bhatia, Harpreet Brar, Atharva Taide, Vidwath Kaverappa, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada*, Sam Curran*, Nathan Ellis*, Sikandar Raza*, Harshal Patel , Chris Woakes* , Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw* |
|     Rajasthan Royals  | Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler*, Shimron Hetmyer*, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira*, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen. Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult*, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa*, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell*, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler Cadmore* , Nandre Burger* , Abid Mushtaq |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore  | Faf du Plessis*, Glenn Maxwell*, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks*, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley*, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Mayank Dagar, Cameron Green*, Alzarri Joseph*, Yash Dayal , Tom Curran*, Lockie Ferguson*, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chuahan |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad  | Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram*, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips*, Heinrich Klaasen*, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen*, Washington Sundar, Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi*, Shahbaz Ahmed, Travis Head* , Wanindu Hasaranga*, Pat Cummins* , Jaydev Unadkat, Akash Singh, Jhathavedh Subramanyan |
IPLT20 Schedule:
This schedule was announced on Thursday only for the first 21 matches.| Matches | Date | Time | Venue |
| CSK vs RCB | 22-03-24 | 8:00 PM | Chennai |
| PBKS vs DC | 23-03-24 | 3:30 PM | Mohali |
| KKR vs SRH | 23-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| RR vs LSG | 24-03-24 | 3:30 PM | Jaipur |
| GT vs MI | 24-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| RCB vs PBKS | 25-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| CSK vs GT | 26-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| SRH vs MI | 27-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| RR vs DC | 28-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| RCB vs KKR | 29-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| LSG vs PBKS | 30-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| GT vs SRH | 31-03-24 | 3:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| DC vs CSK | 31-03-24 | 7:30 PM | Visakhapatnam |
| MI vs RR | 01-04-24 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| RCB vs LSG | 02-04-24 | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| DC vs KKR | 03-04-24 | 7:30 PM | Visakhapatnam |
| GT vs PBKS | 04-04-24 | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| SRH vs CSK | 05-04-24 | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| RR vs RCB | 06-04-24 | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| MI vs DC | 07-04-24 | 3:30 PM | Mumbai |
| LSG vs GT | 07-04-24 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
