IPL schedule 2023: Full matches list in league stage, start date and time, teams, home-away venues.
IPL (Indian Premier League) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It was founded in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and it has become one of the most popular and lucrative cricket leagues in the world.
The IPL features teams representing different cities in India, and it has a unique franchise-based model, where teams are owned by private owners who bid for player contracts at player auctions. The league usually runs for about two months every year, during which the teams compete in a round-robin format followed by knockout rounds to determine the champion.
The IPL has attracted some of the biggest cricket stars from around the world, and it has become a major platform for emerging Indian cricket talent as well. It is widely watched and enjoyed by cricket fans worldwide and has become an important part of the cricket calendar.
*How are the teams divided into groups for the league stage?
10 teams are divided into two groups of 5 teams each.
How many total matches will be played in the tournament?
The 16th edition of IPL will stage a total of 70 league stage matches including 18 double-headers will be played from March 31 to May 21.