The IPL 2024 season is eagerly anticipated to commence soon. The 17th season of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to commence on April 5th, with an electrifying encounter. The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), will lock horns with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a highly anticipated opening match. The tournament will culminate with the final showdown on June 2nd, promising thrilling cricketing action and memorable moments for fans worldwide.
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As we gear up for another thrilling season of the Indian Premier League, IPL 2024 promises to uphold its reputation as one of the most exciting cricket tournaments globally. In its 17th edition, the tournament continues its association with Tata IPL as the title sponsor, maintaining consistency amidst the evolving landscape of cricket.
With the participation of ten teams and a total of 74 matches, including 70 league stage encounters and four playoffs, IPL 2024 maintains the established format that fans have grown to love over the years.
The inclusion of Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, added to the league in late 2021, adds depth and competitiveness to the tournament for the second consecutive year. The Gujarat Titans, who clinched the championship title in their debut IPL season last year, enter as defending champions, aiming to replicate their remarkable success on the grand stage once again.
As anticipation builds, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the performances of each team, analyzing their strengths and strategies as they vie for supremacy in IPL 17.
See today’s IPL oddsChennai Super Kings [CSK]
With four IPL titles under their belt, the Chennai Super Kings aim to rebound from a disappointing performance in the 2023 season, where they finished second-to-last in the league stage.
Heading into IPL 2024, CSK faces the challenge of adjusting to some significant changes. Following the retirement of Robin Uthappa, known as the Walking Assassin, and the departure of long-time all-rounder Dwayne John Bravo, CSK will rely on Bravo's expertise as their bowling coach.
In preparation for the December auction, CSK retained 18 players, including the dynamic Ravindra Jadeja, who briefly captained the team in 2022. Notable retentions include Deepak Chahar, known for his swing bowling, and the iconic MS Dhoni, who continues to lead the team.
CSK made a splash in the auction by securing Ben Stokes, the prolific English all-rounder, for a staggering ₹16.25 crore. Alongside Stokes, CSK bolstered their squad with acquisitions such as bowlers Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, and Kyle Jamieson, as well as all-rounders Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, and Bhagath Varma, signaling their intent to reclaim the IPL throne in 2024.
Visit CSK info pageMumbai Indians [MI]
The Mumbai Indians, renowned for their seven IPL titles, faced a challenging season last year, culminating in a last-place finish with just four wins in 14 matches and the lowest Net Run Rate (-0.506) among all teams.
Despite the setback, the team retained its stalwart Kieron Pollard, who transitioned into a role as the batting coach following his retirement as a player in late 2022.
With a significant overhaul on the cards, Mumbai Indians released 13 players while retaining 16 key contributors, including the likes of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah. To reinforce their bowling unit, Mumbai Indians acquired Jason Behrendorff from RCB in November, anticipating an enhancement in their bowling arsenal.
Although the team missed out on securing Sam Curran in the December auction, losing out to the Punjab Kings, they made a splash by acquiring Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering ₹17.5 crore, emphasizing their commitment to strengthening their squad. In their bid to bolster their all-rounder and bowling options, Mumbai Indians invested in three additional all-rounders and three bowlers, notably securing Jhye Richardson at his base price of ₹1.5 crore, as they gear up for a resurgence in IPL 2024.
Visit MI info pageKolkata Knight Riders [KKR]
The Kolkata Knight Riders aim to bounce back from a disappointing season, marked by a seventh-place finish in the previous edition of the IPL.
Ahead of IPL 17, KKR initiated significant changes to revamp their squad. Notably, they secured two key players from the Gujarat Titans, Lockie Ferguson and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, with Ferguson's inclusion adding pace and dynamism to their bowling attack. KKR also bolstered their ranks by acquiring Shardul Thakur, a versatile bowling all-rounder, from the Delhi Capitals.
With an eye on rejuvenation, KKR retained only 14 players before the auction, releasing a staggering 15 players. Furthermore, they appointed Chandrakant Pandit, a former wicketkeeper-batter for the Indian national team, as their new head coach, succeeding Brendon McCullum.
During the December auction, Kolkata Knight Riders made strategic investments, notably securing all-rounders Shakib Al Hasan and David Wiese for ₹1.5 crore and ₹1 crore respectively. Additionally, they reinforced their squad with the acquisition of batter Mandeep Singh, wicketkeepers N. Jagadeesan and Litton Das, and bowlers Vaibhav Arora, Suyash Sharma, and Kulwant Khejroliya, aiming for a resurgence in IPL 2024.
Visit KKR info pageDelhi Capitals - [DC]
The Delhi Capitals enter IPL 2024 with renewed determination following a narrow miss in securing a top-four finish last season.
Ahead of the auction, DC retained an impressive squad of 20 players and engaged in an exchange with the Kolkata Knight Riders, bidding farewell to Shardul Thakur while welcoming the young talent Aman Khan to their bowling arsenal. Key players retained by DC include the explosive Rishabh Pant, dependable Axar Patel, dynamic Prithvi Shaw, pace sensation Anrich Nortje, and the versatile all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.
In the auction, Delhi Capitals made strategic acquisitions, notably securing bowler Mukesh Kumar for a significant ₹5.5 crore investment. Additionally, the squad added experienced campaigner Ishant Sharma to bolster their bowling unit and welcomed Phil Salt, the fearless English wicketkeeper-batsman, to their ranks.
The team's notable acquisition, Rilee Rossouw, joined DC for ₹4.6 crore, adding depth to their batting lineup. Furthermore, Delhi Capitals strengthened their batting department with the addition of two more promising batters.
It's worth noting that Rishabh Pant's participation in IPL 2024 remains uncertain following a serious car accident in late December, which resulted in substantial injuries.
Visit DC info pagePunjab Kings [PBKS]
The Punjab Kings faced middling results in 2022, securing a sixth-place finish in the final rankings with an equal number of wins and losses, reflecting a pattern seen in the preceding three seasons.
In a bid to turn their fortunes around, PBKS embarked on a transformative journey, exemplified by their record-breaking acquisition of Sam Curran for a staggering ₹18.5 crore, making him the costliest player in IPL history.
Ahead of the December auction, Punjab Kings opted to retain 16 players while releasing only nine. Among the retained players are the illustrious Liam Livingstone and the seasoned campaigner Shikhar Dhawan, who continues to lead the team as captain.
The coaching staff witnessed significant changes with the appointment of Trevor Bayliss OBE, the renowned Australian coach, as the head coach. Bayliss brings a wealth of IPL experience, having previously led the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. Additionally, the coaching lineup was bolstered with the additions of Wasim Jaffer as the batting coach and Charl Langeveldt as the bowling coach.
In addition to Curran, Punjab Kings made strategic acquisitions during the auction, securing one batter, one bowler, and three more all-rounders, signaling their intent to carve a path to success in IPL 2024.
Visit PBKS info pageRajasthan Royals [RR]
After finishing as runners-up last year, the Rajasthan Royals are determined to build on their success and strive for championship glory reminiscent of their inaugural IPL triumph. While the coaching staff remains unchanged, the squad underwent notable alterations ahead of the December auction, with 16 players retained and nine released to pave the way for new talent.
During the auction, Rajasthan Royals embarked on a mission to revamp their lineup, securing players for every position on the field.
The marquee acquisition was Jason Holder, the ICC's top-ranked all-rounder in Test cricket, acquired for a significant ₹5.75 crore.
In the bowling department, RR secured the services of Adam Zampa, investing ₹1.5 crore, his base price, to bolster their bowling attack.
Furthermore, the addition of Joe Root, the prolific English batsman and the second-highest run-scorer in Test matches for his nation, adds depth to the team's batting lineup, acquired for ₹1 crore.
As Rajasthan Royals gear up for IPL 2024, their strategic acquisitions reflect their commitment to assembling a formidable squad capable of clinching the championship title once again.
Visit RR info pageRoyal Challengers Bengaluru [RCB]
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru sustained their solid performance over the past seasons, concluding the 2022 campaign in the 3rd position. While they entered the playoffs as the fourth-ranked team and triumphed against LSG in the Eliminator match, their journey halted with a defeat against the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.
During the December auction, RCB vigorously pursued Sam Curran but withdrew from the bidding once the price exceeded ₹7 crore. Despite their pursuit, the team opted for minimal changes, retaining 18 players while releasing only four.
RCB made strategic investments, notably acquiring Reece Topley, a promising bowler, whose base price was set at ₹75 lakh but ultimately secured for ₹1.9 crore. However, their most significant acquisition was Will Jacks, procured for ₹3.2 crore, reinforcing their batting lineup.
In addition to Jacks, RCB bolstered their squad with the procurement of three bowlers and two all-rounders, signaling their intent to maintain a balanced and competitive team for IPL 2024.
Visit RCB info pageSunrisers Hyderabad [SRH]
Following their IPL triumph in 2016, the Sunrisers Hyderabad experienced a downturn in fortunes, culminating in an 8th-place finish in 2022, albeit an improvement from the previous season's bottom-of-the-table finish, now with two additional teams in the fray.
Determined to reclaim their former glory, SRH embarked on a significant overhaul, retaining just 12 players while releasing an equal number, including notable names like Kane Williamson and Nicholas Pooran.
During the December auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad made substantial acquisitions, notably securing the services of two standout bowlers - Harry Brook and Mayank Agarwal. Brook commanded a price tag of ₹13.25 crore, while Agarwal was secured for ₹8.25 crore. Notably, SRH reinforced their wicketkeeping options with the acquisition of South African Heinrich Klaasen, investing ₹5.25 crore in the process.
Furthermore, the team bolstered their all-rounder options by acquiring Vivrant Sharma for ₹2.6 crore and Mayank Dagar for ₹1.8 crore, in addition to securing three more bowlers, as they set their sights on a resurgence in IPL 2024.
Visit SRH info pageLucknow Super Giants - [LSG]
Lucknow Super Giants made a remarkable IPL debut in 2022, finishing the league stage in third place and securing a playoff spot, albeit losing to RCB in the Eliminator match. Prior to the auction, LSG opted to retain 15 players while releasing seven, signaling their intent to bolster their squad strategically.
Their focus remained on strengthening their bowling and all-rounder departments, with additions made in both areas, albeit at reasonable prices. Notably, LSG made a substantial investment in Nicholas Pooran, the renowned Trinidadian wicketkeeper-batsman, securing his services for a staggering ₹16 crore, making him one of the highest-paid cricketers at the auction.
Despite their efforts, Lucknow Super Giants fell short in their pursuit of Sam Curran, as they refrained from matching the hefty bid put forth by the Punjab Kings in the latter stages of the bidding war.
As they gear up for IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants aim to build upon their promising debut season and make a mark as contenders in the tournament.
Visit LSG info pageGujarat Titans [GT]
After their triumphant debut season securing the IPL title, Gujarat Titans retained a significant portion of their squad, banking on the winning combination that propelled them to victory last year.
Expectations run high for the reigning champions as they set their sights on becoming the third team in IPL history to successfully defend the championship, following in the footsteps of the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians.
Ahead of the December auction, Gujarat Titans made minimal changes, releasing only four players and executing two transfers, with Lockie Ferguson and Jason Roy being the notable names on the list.
While the team retained much of its core, significant acquisitions were made during the December auction. Kane Williamson, secured at his base price of ₹2 crore, joined as the sole batter addition to the squad. Additionally, the team bolstered its wicketkeeping department with the acquisition of two new players, alongside one all-rounder.
However, the primary focus was on strengthening the bowling lineup. Gujarat Titans secured the services of three bowlers, notably including Shivam Mavi for ₹6 crore and Joshua Little for ₹4.4 crore, aiming to maintain their dominance on the field in IPL 2024.
Visit GT info pageIPL 2024 Most Anticipated Matches
With 74 thrilling matches lined up for IPL 2024, anticipation among fans is at an all-time high, especially for certain standout fixtures.
Naturally, the opening match always garners immense attention. IPL season 17 kicks off with a clash between the Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on April 5, 2024, promising an exhilarating start to the season.
Among the most awaited encounters in IPL, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians clash is scheduled for April 22, 2024 (match 33), and on May 11, 2024 (match 59).
Another anticipated showdown is the South Indian derby between the Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with matches set for April 11, 2024 (match 22), and May 3, 2024 (match 49).
Fans can also look forward to the intense battles between the Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, historically one of the fiercest rivalries in the IPL. The first encounter is slated for April 5, 2024 (match 14), followed by a rematch on May 8, 2024 (match 56).
Lastly, the oldest rivalry in the IPL between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders promises to ignite excitement. The first clash is scheduled for April 5, 2024, marking the 6th game of the season, with the potential for further encounters in the playoffs adding to the anticipation of this historic rivalry.
10CRIC has prepared a special IPL 2024 Head-to-head section, where we provide insights, stats and predictions about some of the most anticipated rivalries. Learn more about MI vs CSK, MI vs RR, RCB vs KKR, KKR vs MI, CSK vs PBKS and more.
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