IPL opener on April 7, match timings retained

New Delhi, February 14

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on holders Mumbai Indians to kickstart the Indian Premier League-11, which has retained its earlier match timings, weeks after considering the broadcaster’s request for a change in the match timings.

The first match, on April 7, will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which will also see the return of two-time winners CSK from a two-year ban owing to involvement in corruption. The venues for the Eliminator and Qualifier-2 have not been confirmed yet while the Qualifier-1 and the final will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 22 and 27, respectively. There will be 48 evening matches and 12 afternoon starts. 

In its 11th edition, the tournament’s first double header will be held on April 8, with Delhi Daredevils hosting Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bangalore at home. 

Rajasthan Royals, also coming into the fold after a two-year suspension, will open their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on April 9. — PTI

IPL matches in Mohali 

• May 4: KXIP vs MI (8pm)
• May 6: KXIP vs RR (8pm)
• May 12: KXIP vs KKR (4pm)
• May 14: KXIP vs RCB (8pm)