IPL 2021 to start on April 9, no home games, no crowds, six venues
Updated On: 08 March, 2021 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The other venues are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata. The Nardendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the final on May 30 as well as the play-offs.
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Chennai Super Kings` MS Dhoni and Mumbai Indians` Rohit Sharma
The IPL 2021 will run from April 9 to May 30 across six venues with no team getting to play at home, its Governing Council announced on Sunday. Despite the COVID-19 surge, Mumbai was named as one of the host cities and the tournament will be held behind closed doors at least in the initial phase. The other venues are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata. The Nardendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the final on May 30 as well as the play-offs.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the tournament-opener in Chennai on April 9. Each team is set to play at four venues during the league stage. Out of the 56 league matches, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru will host 10 matches each while Ahmedabad and Delhi will host eight matches each.
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