The Indian Premier League or the IPL 2024 is all set to go live on the TV screens from 22nd March; hence, the fans and the players are getting excited about it. The IPL 2024 dates have been announced in India, and this season will be the 17th year of the league. With the T20 format, all 10 teams will be playing against each other twice in two months to decide the ultimate winner of the tournament. Currently, the Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions and are the most successful side along with the Mumbai Indians who have 5 titles each.
IPL 2024 Schedule
The IPL Governing Council announced the IPL 2024 schedule for the fans and the IPL 2024 first match is between Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore on 22nd March 2024 from 7:30 PM IST. Viewers have the chance to follow all the live updates about the league such as schedule, squads, news, and many more through the different platforms, and for this, sportscafe.in is the website that allows you to get all the information with just a few clicks. Besides this, with different venues like MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, and many more, the fans have the chance to watch the matches live. Along with the live matches, the viewers are also in for the IPL cricket betting which provides the best experience to the gamblers.
IPL 2024 Teams
In the IPL 2024 team list, we have again got 10 different teams that will be competing for the ultimate prize now. Considering the new IPL teams in 2024, the competition got 2 new teams in the year 2022 and since then all the 10 teams will be there to clinch the title. If you’re excited about the IPL 2024 teams and want the latest updates, head over to sportscafe.in. Check out their IPL 2024 section for all the details, including any recent changes.
Chennai Super Kings
The first team in the list is Chennai Super Kings who have been the winners 5 times and will be defending their title in the IPL 2024 season. With the set of players like MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Ajinkya Rahane and others, the team will be hoping to get their 6th title now. The team will be playing their first match of the season against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on the 22nd of March and will be hoping to start the season with a win now.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore, the beloved IPL team from Bangalore, is set for the 17th season. With the mantra “Ee sala cup namde” (This time, the cup is ours), they’re all in for victory. Fans are excited as the team dives into the league, aiming for the championship. The team has played 3 IPL Finals so far and has lost on all the 3 occasions and hence is searching for their first trophy now. Players like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammad Siraj, and others have got the task of lifting their first trophy in the 17th year of the league.
Gujarat Titans
The winners of the 2022 IPL season, Gujarat Titans will be entering their 3rd season of the league after being introduced in the tournament in 2024. The side has played 2 Finals so far and has got the victory in one of them. This year, the squad has traded their captain Hardik Pandya and hence Shubman Gill will be captaining the side while players like Rashid Khan, Kane Williamson, Mohammed Shami and others will be forming the core of the team for the IPL 2024 season.
Lucknow Super Giants
Coming into the league in 2022 along with the Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants have played just 2 seasons so far and have been into the playoffs twice. However, the side is yet to win the trophy and the 17th season of the IPL is the perfect opportunity for them to lift the cup. Having players like KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi and others, the team looks to have a solid core for the season.
Delhi Capitals
The IPL team from Delhi, the Delhi Capitals are entering the 17th season of the IPL with the hopes of getting their first trophy. With the return of their captain Rishabh Pant, the team looks to have a perfect squad as they have got the services of David Warner, Harry Brook, Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje and others who have the ability to do well. Furthermore, the experience of Ricky Ponting as a coach is definitely going to be effective for them.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders, the team owned by the Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan have a chance to get their third IPL title. Being the winners in 2012 and 2014, KKR is blessed to have an amazing squad as they have players like Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc and many more who have the ability to take the game away from opponents. Moreover, the addition of Gautam Gambhir as a mentor has made things more clear for them.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
The winners of the 2016 IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad have formed a new team in the IPL Auction and are looking all set for another IPL season. After making Pat Cummins as captain and having the choices such as Travis Head, Glenn Phillips, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen and others in the playing XI, the team looks to have a solid core and hence the 2nd title might be on the line for the fans of the Orange Army.
Rajasthan Royals
After winning the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, Rajasthan Royals are waiting for their second trophy from the past 14 seasons that they have played. In the IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals failed to grab the trophy after they were thrashed in the Finals against the Gujarat Titans team there. For the IPL 2024, players like Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, and many more will be wearing the pink jersey.
Mumbai Indians
One of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will be taking on the field in IPL 2024 to grab their 6th trophy. For the next season, the team has announced Hardik Pandya as their captain who has replaced Rohit Sharma for the role. Besides this, the team looks like a solid one as with players like Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Jasprit Bumrah and others, they have the capability to get another season to their name.
Punjab Kings
After coming so close to the trophy in the 2014 season, Punjab Kings have disappointed their fans in the last few seasons. Now for the IPL 2024 season, they have given the captaincy to Shikhar Dhawan who will be leading the side and will have the support of the players like Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, and others for the season. In the 2024 IPL season, Punjab Kings will be looking forward to ending their 17-year-long wait.
Conclusion
Excitement is building as we count down to IPL 2024! For cricket enthusiasts like you, Sportscafe.in is your one-stop for all things cricket. Get ready for unforgettable moments and nail-biting encounters that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the season.