The stage is set and we are ready to welcome the 2017 edition of the professional Twenty20 Cricket League, Indian Premier League (IPL). Now in its 10th year, the biggest cricketing league in the world, IPL is scheduled to start from the 5th of April and will continue till the 21st of May. Get ready for 47 days of absorbing cricket and general entertainment. For the Brits, it could be a chance to see their cricketing heroes in action as eight top English players are set to appear at the IPL this year. In fact, Ben Stokes became the IPL’s most expensive foreign player when one of the teams, Rising Pune Supergiants bought him for £1.7m. Here’s more on the cash-rich league.
Teams
IPL has eight teams representing eight different cities in India.
- Delhi Daredevils
- Gujarat Lions
- Kings XI Punjab
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Mumbai Indians
- Rising Pune Supergiant
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
Venues
Eden Gardens –Located in the ancient city of Kolkata, the Eden Gardens is a pilgrimage for cricket lovers from across the world. With a seating capacity of around 70,000, the stadium has been hosting cricket and football matches since its establishment in 1864.
Feroz Shah Kotla – Located in the capital city Delhi, Feroz Shah Kotla is one of the oldest international cricket stadiums in India. It is located close to several of the city’s major tourist attractions.
Green Park – The ‘Woolmer’s Turf’, Green Park Stadium is a 45,000-capacity cricket stadium in Kanpur, a commercial hub in Central India.
Holkar Stadium – Located in Indore, a key tourist destination in Central India, the stadium has hosted several domestic and international matches over the years.
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium – Located in the heart of Bangalore, one of India’s thriving commercial and IT hubs, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is a large cricket stadium hosting matches throughout the year.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium – Located in the city of Pune, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a recent addition to the list of cricket stadiums in India.
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium – Located in Mohali near Chandigarh, a well-known tourist destination in northern India, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is a relatively smaller cricket stadium with seating capacity of around 25,000.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium – It is located in Hyderabad, India’s leading IT hub. Boasting a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators, the stadium regularly hosts T20s, ODIs, and test matches.
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium – Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a famous cricket ground in Rajkot, Gujarat – one of the country’s major business and tourist hubs.
Wankhede Stadium – Located in Mumbai, India’s financial capital and gateway to top travel destinations, Wankhede Stadium is a large cricket stadium which has hosted numerous high profile matches. The notable 2011 Cricket World Cup Final was held here.
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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 Full Schedule |
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Checkout the IPLT20 Match Timings & Fixtures |
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Date Venue
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Teams
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05April Hyderabad |
2:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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06 April Pune |
2:30 | Rising Pune Supergiants v Mumbai Indians |
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07 April Rajkot |
2:30 | Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders |
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08 April Indore |
10:30 | Kings XI Punjab v Rising Pune Supergiants |
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08 April Bangalore |
2:30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils |
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09 April Hyderabad |
10:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Gujarat Lions |
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09 April Mumbai |
2:30 | Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders |
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10 April Indore |
10:30 | Kings XI Punjab vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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11 April Pune |
2:30 | Rising Pune Supergiants vs. Delhi Daredevils |
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12 April Mumbai |
2:30 | Mumbai Indian vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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13 April Kolkata |
2:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Kings XI Punjab |
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14 April Bangalore |
10:30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Mumbai Indians |
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14 April Bangalore |
2:30 | Gujarat Lions vs. Rising Pune Supergiants |
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15 April Kolkata |
10:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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15 April Delhi |
2:30 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Kings XI Punjab |
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16 April Mumbai |
10:30 | Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Lions |
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16 April Bangalore |
2:30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Rising Pune Supergiants |
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17 April Delhi |
10:30 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Kolkata Knight Riders |
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17 April Hyderabad |
2:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kings XI Punjab |
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18 April Rajkot |
2:30 | Gujarat Lions vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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19 April Hyderabad |
10:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Daredevils |
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20 April Indore |
2:30 | Kings XI Punjab vs. Mumbai Indians |
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21 April Kolkata |
2:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Lions |
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22 April Delhi |
10:30 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Mumbai Indians |
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22 April Pune |
2:30 | Rising Pune vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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23 April Rajkot |
10:30 | Gujarat Lions vs. Kings XI Punjab |
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23 April Kolkata |
2:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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24 April Mumbai |
2:30 | Mumbai Indians vs. Rising Pune Supergiants |
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25 April Bangalore |
2:30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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26 April Pune |
2:30 | Rising Pune Supergiants vs. Kolkata Knight Riders |
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27 April Bangalore |
2:30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Gujarat Lions |
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28 April Kolkata |
10:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Delhi Daredevils |
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28 April Mohali |
2:30 | Kings XI Punjab vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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29 April Pune |
10:30 | Rising Pune Supergiants vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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29 April Rajkot |
2:30 | Gujarat Lions vs. Mumbai Indians |
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30 April Mohali |
10:30 | Kings XI Punjab vs. Delhi Daredevils |
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30 April Hyderabad |
2:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kolkata Knight Riders |
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1 May Mumbai |
10:30 | Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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1 May Pune |
2:30 | Rising Pune Supergiants vs. Gujarat Lions |
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2 May Delhi |
2:30 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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3 May Kolkata |
2:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rising Pune Supergiants |
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4 May Delhi |
2:30 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Gujarat Lions |
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5 May Bangalore |
2:30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kings XI Punjab |
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6 May Hyderabad |
10:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rising Pune Supergiants |
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6 May Mumbai |
2:30 | Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Daredevils |
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7 May Bangalore |
10:30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders |
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7 May Mohali |
2:30 | Kings XI Punjab vs. Gujarat Lions |
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8 May Hyderabad |
2:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians |
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9 May Mohali |
2:30 | Kings XI Punjab vs. Kolkata Knight Riders |
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10 May Kanpur |
2:30 | Gujarat Lions vs. Delhi Daredevils |
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11 May Mumbai |
8:00 | Mumbai Indians vs. Kings XI Punjab |
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12 May Delhi |
10:30 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Rising Pune Supergiants |
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13 May Kanpur |
10:30 | Gujarat Lions vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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13 May Kolkata |
2:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Mumbai Indians |
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14 May Pune |
10:30 | Rising Pune Supergiants vs. Kings XI Punjab |
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14 May Delhi |
2:30 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Play-offs and Final | ||
| 16th May | 8:00 PM | TBC vs TBC – 1st Qualifier |
| 17th May | 8:00 PM | TBC vs TBC – Eliminator |
| 19th May | 8:00 PM | TBC vs TBC – 2nd Qualifier |
| 21st May | 8:00 PM | Final |
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