IPL 2024 Begins March 22; WPL Kicks Off Next Month In Delhi & Bengaluru Cities
The auction process for both tournaments has been successfully completed
Major updates have emerged for the upcoming IPL 2024 season, along with details about the second season of the Women's Premier League (WPL). According to reports, IPL 2024 is slated to commence on March 22, promising an exciting start to the cricketing extravaganza. Simultaneously, the second season of the Women's Premier League is scheduled to kick off in the last week of February, extending till March, with matches taking place in the cities of Delhi and Bengaluru.
The auction process for both tournaments has been completed, and franchises are gearing up to hit the cricket field with their assembled teams. However, the schedule for these events is contingent on external factors, particularly the Lok Sabha elections.
The Women's Premier League is set to take place without interference from the Lok Sabha elections, allowing the release of the schedule soon. The tournament's matches will unfold in Delhi and Bengaluru, promising an exciting showcase of women's cricket talent.
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On the other hand, the IPL 2024 season, set to span across a dozen cities in the country, faces a scheduling challenge due to the Lok Sabha elections. The plan is to organize matches either before or after the elections in cities where polling will occur. The BCCI is diligently working to ensure that IPL 2024 takes place in India despite the election-related complexities.
Historically, the IPL has encountered election-related logistical challenges. The 2009 IPL season was played in South Africa due to the Lok Sabha elections, and in 2014, the first 20 matches were conducted in the UAE for the same reason. However, the 2019 IPL successfully unfolded in India during the general elections.
The anticipation is high for IPL 2024, as cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the clash of titans in this nationwide tournament. With the BCCI's efforts to navigate election schedules, the hope is to witness another thrilling season of IPL cricket in various cities across India, reaffirming the sport's popularity and resilience on the subcontinent. As the details continue to unfold, fans can brace themselves for an action-packed cricketing season in 2024.
