IPL 2023 Schedule: Full List of Matches, Start Date, Timings, Venues and More

The biggest T20 cricket tournament is near, and we cannot control our excitement. The IPL 2023 season will kickstart on March 31, 2023, with the league matches. This time there will be 10 teams competing in this tournament.

The teams will play 14 league matches, each with 7 at home and 7 away games. Once the league matches are finished, the top 4 teams will qualify for the playoffs. Although the dates of the Playoffs are yet to be revealed, BCCI has confirmed that the Final match will take place on May 28, 2023. With this, this season of IPL will witness 74 matches divided into 70 league matches and four playoff matches. If you are looking for the full list of IPL match schedules, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss all the IPL matches, along with their time, date, venue, and more. So, let’s get started.

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IPL 2023 Schedule with Time, Date, and Venue

The first match of the IPL 2023 will be against Gujarat Lions and Chennai Super Kings. The Gujarat Titans are currently the defending champions, as they won the title in 2022, whereas Chennai Super Kings is a strong team that has won the IPL titles four times.

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There will be a total of 70 league matches that will be played in IPL 2023. Each team will play 14 matches each, 7 in home ground and 7 away. So, if

you are wondering the whole schedule for IPL 2023, this table will help you find the match schedule for each IPL team, along with the time, date, and venue:

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IPL 2023 Team List

This year we have ten teams that will participate in IPL 2023 tournament. Here’s the full list:

1. Chennai Super Kings
2. Mumbai Indians
3. Delhi Capitals
4. Lucknow Super Giants
5. Sunrisers Hyderabad
6. Punjab Kings
7. Gujarat Titans
8. Kolkata Knight Riders
9. Royal Challengers Banglore
10. Rajasthan Royals

IPL Venue 2023 Stadium List

This time, there will be 12 different venues that will hold the league matches of IPL 2023. These include

1. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
2. Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
3. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
4. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
5. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
6. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
7. Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
8. Barsapara Croresicket Stadium, Guwahati
9. Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata
10. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
11. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
12. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

IPL 2023 Auction

This year’s IPL auction was quite interesting. The auction saw a total of 80 players sold to the 10 teams. Sam Curran was the most expensive player in IPL 2023. He was bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping 18.50 crores. Moreover, Indian pacer Shivam Mavi become the most expensive bowler in the auction. He was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 6 crores. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings made a significant investment in Cameron Green and Ben Stokes, respectively, with both players being purchased for Rs 17.50 crore and Rs 16.25 crore. Mayank Agarwal, a renowned Indian batsman, secured his spot in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad with a purchase of INR 8.25 crore.

IPL 2023 Opening Match

The opening match of IPL 2023 will be between the defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. The match will kickstart at 7:30 PM at Narendra Modi Stadium, which is situated in Ahmedabad. However, before the match, there will be an opening ceremony. This year’s ceremony will include some big names from the film industry. Actors Rashmika Mandhana and Tamannah Bhatia will grace the event. We will also see renowned singer Arijit Singh make an appearance on the stage for the opening ceremony of IPL 2023. Apart from this, one can also expect some cultural acts, dances, and more during the ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How are the matches planned in IPL?

The IPL matches are planned in such a way that all the teams get 14 league matches. Each team get 7 matches, which they play on their home turf, and 7 matches are played away. The top 4 teams then qualify for the playoffs.

2. When will IPL 2023 start Schedule?

The Indian Premiere League (IPL) will start on March 31, 2023, and will end on May 28, 2023. The first match will be played between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

3. How long does IPL matches last?

An average IPL match lasts for 180 minutes, with each inning getting roughly 90 minutes. This includes the match time along with a five-minute strategic timeout.

4. Will IPL 2023 have 12 teams?

No, the IPL 2023 season will have 10 teams.

5. Who has won the most matches in IPL?

Mumbai Indians have won the maximum number of IPL trophies. The team has won the title five times.

6. What is the schedule for the opening and closing ceremonies?

The opening ceremony for this year’s IPL will take place on March 31st at 6:30 PM. The closing ceremony will be held on May 28 at 6:15 PM.

7. Can I watch IPL 2023 matches online?

Yes, you can watch all the IPL matches for free on the JioCinema application. The app is available on Android, iOS, and desktop.

8. What are the playoff dates for IPL 2023, and where they are held?

As of now, the dates for Playoff and Eliminator rounds are yet to be revealed by the BCCI.

9. When will the IPL 2023 final take place?

The final of the IPL 2023 will take place on May 28, 2023. The venue and other details will be revealed shortly.