Defending Champions Mumbai Indians Host CSK IN IPL 2018 opner

Defending Champions Mumbai Indians Host CSK IN IPL 2018 opner

    Defending champions Mumbai Indians  and the returning Chennai Super Kings will kick off the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League on April 7 in Mumai at the Wankhede Stadiun , it as announced on Wednesay (February 14.). The final will be played at the same venue on May 27.         

    The first double header will be held on April 8 with Delhi Daredevils hosting Kings XI Punjab in the first game, followed by a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Banglore at the Eden Garden

    Rajasthan Royals, also making their return after a two-year suspension, will lay their first game aginst Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9. The Jaipur based outfit’s first home game at the Sawau Mansingh Stadium , Jaipur will be aginst Delhi Daredvils on 11 April .

    Except for Kings XI Punjab the other teams will get to play all seven of their home games against Chennai Super Kings , Sunrisers Hyderabad & Delhi Daredevils in Indore with the other four games in Mohali

   The Wankhede Stadium will also host the first qualifier on May 22 whereas the venues for the eliminator and the second qualifier on May 23 & 25 respectively yet to be announced

    There was speculation regarding a chance in match timing for the upcoming season, but that has been laid to rest with the usual timing being retained