Excitement is building again as cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). With each passing year, the IPL has established itself as one of the world’s most significant and entertaining T20 cricket tournaments. The combination of world-class cricketing talent, electrifying performances, and fans’ unwavering passion makes the IPL an annual spectacle to behold.
As the IPL continues to grow in popularity, the organisers must ensure that the tournament is held in world-class venues that can accommodate the massive crowds and provide an unforgettable experience for the spectators. With IPL 2024 approaching, several updates have been made regarding the venues hosting the matches.
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City | Stadium | Home Team |
Mumbai | Wankhade Stadium | Mumbai Idians |
Chennai | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai Super Kings |
Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Kolkata | Eden Gardens | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Ahmedabad | Narendra Modi Stadium | Gujarat Titans |
Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Jaipur | Sawai Man Singh Stadium | Rajasthan Royals |
Lucknow | Ekana Sports City | Lucknow Super Giants |
New Delhi | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi Capitals |
Mohali | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium | Punjab Kings |
Credit: DeshGujarat
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the world’s most popular and highly anticipated cricket tournaments. Every year, millions of fans eagerly await the start of the tournament, which features some of the best cricketers from around the globe. The IPL has revolutionised the game of cricket and captivated audiences with its high-octane matches and electrifying atmosphere.
Another critical aspect of the IPL 2024 venue update is to consider the local weather conditions. The organizers have considered the weather patterns in different parts of the country and have tried to schedule matches accordingly. This ensures that the matches are not affected by adverse weather conditions and can be enjoyed by the fans without interruptions.
One of the cities facing this problem is the city of Bengaluru. The city is facing major water crisis. This is reportedly the worst water crisis the city has faced in the past four decades. There have been many concerns about keeping Indian Premier League matches in Bengaluru and a call needs to be made if the home stadium of Royal Challengers Bangalore will need to be shifted out of the city.
KSCA Calls Special Meeting on Bengaluru Water Scarcity Ahead of IPL 2024.
RCB vs PBKS on March 25 is the First Match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. (InsideSport)
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— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) March 11, 2024
The CEO of Karnataka State Cricket Association, however, says that everything is fine and that the venue will not be changed. He said:
“We are facing no crisis – at the moment that is. We have received the state government pertaining to water usage and we (the KSCA office-bearers) are in constant meetings about following the guidelines.”
“We are already using water from the STP plant for watering outfield and pitch and other in-stadium purposes. We may require 10,000-15,000 litres of water for match purposes, and we are certain that it can be generated from the STP plant. We don’t need to use groundwater (for any watering purpose). Yes, we are having a closer look at the government’s new policy on water usage, but we are confident of meeting all the points in the order”
It seems that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to remain the home stadium of the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the first three games at least.
As the IPL 2024 approaches, fans worldwide eagerly await the final confirmation of the schedule and venues that will host the matches. Only a part of the schedule has yet been confirmed. The remaining schedule will be confirmed only once the Lok Sabha election dates are finalised. The anticipation is high, and everyone is excited to see when the complete schedule will be released so that fans can see their favourite players in their favourite venues. The IPL has become more than just a cricket tournament; it has become a celebration of the sport and a platform for players to showcase their skills on a grand stage.
In conclusion, the IPL 2024 venue update is exciting for cricket fans. With new venues and upgrades to existing ones, the IPL is poised to offer an even more thrilling and unforgettable experience for both players and spectators. As the countdown to IPL 2024 begins, fans can’t wait to see the tournament unfold in these world-class venues.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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