Stokes' Record-Breaking Half-Century Secures Series Win for England
England captain Ben Stokes smashed a record-breaking half-century, the fastest for his country in Tests, as England defeated the West Indies at Edgbaston to secure a 3-0 series win.
As we gear up for the excitement, here’s everything you need to know about the IPL 2024 season:
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Schedule and Match Timings
Season Opener: The IPL 2024 kicks off with a clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. The curtain-raiser features two cricketing legends, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, leading their respective teams. The match begins at 8:00 PM IST.
Remaining Matches: The partial schedule released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) covers 21 matches from March 22 to April 7. All other games are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, except for double-headers where the day match begins at 3:30 PM IST.
Prize Money
While the BCCI is yet to reveal the exact prize money for the 2024 season, last year’s champions, CSK, received INR 20 crore, while the runners-up, Gujarat Titans, earned INR 13 crore. Expect the stakes to be high as teams battle it out for cricketing glory and financial rewards.
Live Streaming
Television: The Star Sports Network holds the broadcast rights for the IPL 2024 season on television.
Online Streaming: Fans can catch all the action live on Jio Cinema.
Key Dates
- Final: The IPL 2024 final is scheduled for May 26, just five days before the ICC World T20 2024 opener in the United States and the Caribbean.
Here’s a glimpse of the upcoming matches:
- March 22: CSK vs. RCB (Chennai)
- March 23: PBKS vs. DC (Mohali)
- March 24: RR vs. LSG (Jaipur)
- And many more exciting clashes!
