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Introduction to the IPL Schedule

As the most popular cricket tournament in the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule is always eagerly anticipated by fans. This year's edition will be no different, with a total of 60 matches taking place over a period of two months.

The first match of the season will be played on April 7th, with the final taking place on May 27th. As usual, all matches will be played at night to ensure maximum television viewership. This year's IPL schedule has been slightly tweaked from previous years, with each team playing 14 matches instead of the usual 16.

One of the key changes for this year's tournament is the introduction of a new team, the Pune Warriors India. With 10 teams now competing in the IPL, there will be a total of 54 league matches before the playoffs begin. The top four teams in the league stage will qualify for the semi-finals, with the winners progressing to the final.

With so many matches to enjoy, cricket fans around the world will be glued to their television screens for the duration of the tournament. So make sure you don't miss a single ball by checking out the full IPL schedule below!

The Teams and their Groups

The IPL schedule is split into two parts: the group stage and the knockout stage. The group stage consists of eight groups, each containing four teams. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout stage.

The knockout stage consists of a further four groups, each containing two teams. The top team from each group will progress to the semi-finals, with the winners of those games meeting in the final.

So there are a total of eight teams in the knockout stage, four in the semi-finals and two in the final.

The Dates of the IPL Matches

The first season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was held from 18 April – 1 June 2008. The tournament was originally scheduled to be played between 20 April and 3 June 2008, but was moved to avoid clash with the general elections. A total of 59 matches were played over 44 days in fourteen venues across India. The opening ceremony was held on 17 April in Mumbai, two days before the first match was played.

The second season of the IPL started on 10 April 2009 and concluded on 24 May 2009. It was also the inaugural season for the new team Kolkata Knight Riders as well as the only season for Rajasthan Royals who were suspended for two years following involvement in a spot-fixing scandal. A total of 60 matches were played over 45 days in ten venues across India. The opening ceremony took place on 9 April 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa due to venue unavailability in India.

The third season of IPL started on 12 March 2010 and ended on 25 April 2010. A total of 74 matches were played over 53 days in twelve venues across India and one venue in South Africa. It was also the first time that a game was held outside India when Deccan Chargers defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore at Centurion, South Africa on 12 April 2010.

The fourth season of IPL started on 8 April 2011 and ended on 28 May 2011, with 71 matches being played over 51 days across twelve Indian cities including

How to Watch the IPL Live

1. How to Watch the IPL Live: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested between eight teams, consisting of players from around the world. The IPL season typically runs between April and June of every year.

The tournament is broadcast live on television in India on Star Sports, with select matches also streamed live on Hotstar - Star India's digital platform.

In order to catch all the action from the 2018 IPL season, here's how you can watch the matches live:

TV Coverage:

All matches of the 2018 IPL season will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 1 HD in English commentary. They will also be available in Hindi commentary on Star Sports Hindi 1 and Star Sports Hindi 1 HD.

Online Streaming:

In addition to TV coverage, all matches of the 2018 IPL season will also be available for live streaming online on Hotstar.com. You can catch all the action live, as it happens, on your computer or mobile device.

Conclusion

The 2020 Indian Premier League schedule has been released and the tournament looks set to be one of the most exciting ones yet. With a number of new teams joining the competition and an array of world-class players taking part, this edition promises to be filled with thrilling matches and nail-biting finishes. As fans gear up for another season of top quality cricket, there's no doubt that IPL 2020 is going to keep us on the edge of our seats!