Indian Premier League (IPL)

^^ Bit late for an update

IPL 2024
Match 1 CSK v RCB - Fri 22 March - 14.30

The latest edition of the IPL starts on Friday with defending champions CSK led by MS Dhoni taking on CSK with Kohli set to return to competitive cricket.

There will many England qualified players missing who have featured in the past for various reasons, but still 13 taking part.

Punjab Kings could be a popular team to follow for England supporters with Bairstow, Livingstone, Woakes & Sam Curran in their ranks, although there's no guarantee that all 4 players will be starters.

Alternatively RCB has 3 in Jacks, Tom Curran & Topley.

The other 6 are : Mooen Ali (CSK) Salt (KKR) Willey (LSG) Luke Wood (MI) Buttler & Kohler-Cadmore (both RR)

With the T20 World Cup coming up fast in June, many International sides will be monitoring the form of players involved in order to finalize their squads for the Tournament which is to be held jointly in the West Indies & USA.

In a typical Dhoni move, he has handed over the captaincy to Gaikwad only a matter of day s before the 1st match.

Match 1 - 22/3
RCB 173-6
CSK 176-4 (18.4 overs)
CSK won by 4 wickets

Match 2
DC 174-9
PK 177-6 (19.2 overs)
Punjab King won by4 wickets

Match 3
KKR 208-7
SRH 204-7
KKR won by 4 runs

Match 4
RR 193-4
LSG 173-6
Rajasthan Royals won by 20 runs

Match 5
GT 168-6
MI 162-9
Gujarat Titans won by 6 runs

Match 6
PK 176-6
RCB 178=6 (19.2 overs)
RCB won by 4 wickets

Match 7
CSK 206-5
GT 143-8
CSK won by 63 runs