The cricketing frenzy is set to hit a fever pitch as the schedule for the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) has been unveiled. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first game of the tournament. The match will be played at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22.
However, another finalist from last season, the Gujarat Titans, will start their campaign against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians. The match will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24. This match holds important significance for both teams, especially after the Hardik Pandya saga.
As Hardik recently made a dramatic switch to the Mumbai Indians, this game will mark his first head-on against GT. On the other hand, star India batter Shubman Gill also marks his debut as captain in this game. It will be interesting to see how things unfold as two synonyms face each other in their season opener in front of a hundred thousand people.
Gujarat Titans are set to take on CSK in Chennai!
The Titans will further fortify their home-ground advantage by hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 31. Another exciting clash awaits the fans when the Gujarat Titans lock horns with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. IST. Interestingly, this encounter marks PBKS’ return to Ahmedabad since 2021.
Venturing into away games, the Titans will head to Chennai to take on the defending champions, the Chennai Super Kings, on March 26. This contest promises to be a riveting battle between two formidable sides. Subsequently, the Titans will embark on a journey to Lucknow, where they will face the Lucknow Super Giants on April 7.
The initial fixtures for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 are undoubtedly filled with anticipation and excitement, offering fans a mix of thrilling home clashes and challenging away encounters. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing some gripping contests and standout performances from the team.
Here is the full lineup of the Gujarat Titans:
- March 24, 7:30 p.m. IST: GT vs. Mumbai Indians, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- March 26, 7:30 p.m. IST: GT vs. Chennai Super Kings, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
- March 31, 3:30 pm IST: GT vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- April 4, 7:30 p.m. IST: GT vs. Punjab Kings, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- April 7, 7:30 p.m. IST: GT vs. Lucknow Super Giants, Bharat Ratna Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
