Chennai To Host IPL 2024 Opening Fixture On March 22: Report

The highly anticipated 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for an exciting start in Chennai.

As confirmed by IPL officials to Cricbuzz, the league is scheduled to kick off on March 22nd, with an inaugural ceremony preceding the opening match.

IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal shared the news, emphasizing Chennai’s honor as defending champions to host the event.

Traditionally, the opening match features the previous season’s finalists, potentially setting up a clash between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.

However, Dhumal and Kasi Viswanathan, CEO of Chennai Super Kings, couldn’t confirm this tradition for the upcoming match. “It has not been finalized yet,” mentioned Dhumal, while Viswanathan added, “We have no information about the opponents as of now.”

Nonetheless, the involvement of the Titans in the opening match remains a possibility.

Dhumal mentioned that a partial schedule will be released in the next few days, with the full schedule pending confirmation after the Election Commission of India announces General Election dates.

Despite this, Dhumal expressed confidence that the IPL will not need to relocate due to election conflicts, hinting at potential expansion beyond 10 venues.

The IPL is slated to culminate on May 26th, promising an exhilarating season ahead.