Indian Premier League: The stage is all set for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The tournament will run from March 28 to May 31. Most of the matches will happen in the evening and start from 7:30 PM, with the toss happening at 7:00 PM. While afternoon fixtures on double-header days will begin at 3:30 pm IST. There will be a total of 12 days, which will feature doubleheaders.
Every team will play 14 matches, and the top four teams from the group stage will secure their birth in the playoffs. The IPL will retain its familiar and exciting playoff format, including Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final, ensuring a thrilling race to the title.
