IPL 2024 Opening Match: CSK vs RCB Schedule, 1st Match, Date, And Stadium
The BCCI has announced the IPL 2024 Schedule, including the start date, teams, and venues for the first two weeks. The first match of the season will be between CSK and RCB. It will take place on March 22nd at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The reigning champions, Chennai Super Kings, will face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in what promises to be an exciting match.
IPL 2024 First Match Details
The table below shows all the information about the IPL 2024 schedule, including the start date, first match, venue, and teams.
| IPL 2024 First Match Date | 22 March 2024 |
| IPL 2024 Final Match Date | 29 May 2024 |
| IPL 2024 Opening Match Venue | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| IPL 2024 Opening Match Between | CSK vs RCB |
| IPL at | 8:00 P.M. |
| Official Website | https://www.iplt20.com/ or https://www.bcci.tv/ |
| Book Tickets | bookmyshow.com & ipl.com |
IPL 2024 Opening Match
The IPL 2024 auction took place for the first time at the Coco-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 19, 2023. Out of 333 players, 72 were bought by the 10 IPL teams in the mini IPL Auction 2024.
The IPL franchises spent over INR 230 crore on players, with Mitchell Starc receiving the highest bid of INR 24.75 crore. The Australian fast bowler became the most expensive player in IPL 2024.
The BCCI also announced the two-week schedule for the TATA Indian Premier League 2024, which will run from March 22 to April 7, 2024. A total of 21 matches will be played in 10 different cities across India.
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Records
The IPL 2024 season will start with a match between CSK and RCB at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. CSK, led by five-time champion MS Dhoni, will take on RCB, captained by Virat Kohli.
CSK and RCB have a strong rivalry, having played 31 matches against each other in the IPL. CSK has won 20 matches, while RCB has won 10. One match ended without a result.
| Teams | Chennai | Bangalore |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| won | 20 | 10 |
| lost | 10 | 20 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 226 | 218 |
| Lowest score | 82 | 70 |
Watch IPL 2024 Opening Match Live
The IPL 2024 matches will be shown live on Star Sports channel for TV viewers. Mobile users can watch the 17th season of IPL for free on the JioCinema app. The first match between CSK and RCB will start at 8 pm on Friday.
