Chennai will host the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on May 26, after the Indian cricket board (BCCI) released the full schedule of the T20 franchise tournament on Monday.
It's the first time in 12 years the city is hosting the summit clash.
The BCCI had announced the schedule only for the first two weeks -- 21 matches -- last month but has released the full schedule taking into account the polling dates for general elections in the country.
In the playoffs, Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will host the first qualifier between the top-two ranked teams on May 21 as well as the eliminator between the next two best teams a day later.
The playoffs will then move to Chennai -- home of the defending champions Chennai Super Kings -- where the second qualifier will be played on May 24 followed by the final on May 26.
Punjab Kings will also play in Dharamsala, where they will host Chennai and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rajasthan Royals will play their final two matches in Guwahati.
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BCCI announces the full schedule of #TATAIPL 2024 🗓️
The remainder of the schedule has been drawn up, factoring in the polling dates and venues for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections across the country.
Check out the schedule here 🔽
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