IPL starts UAE 19 Sep: Mumbai Indians vs CSK |
Defending champions Mumbai Indians led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma will play legendary former Indian Captain MS Dhoni`s Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on September 19 when the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket resumes in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament was suspended in May after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in its bio-bubble. The BCCI announced the dates on 25th July stating that the 14th season, postponed in May 2021 in the wake of the pandemic, will resume on 19th September in Dubai with the blockbuster clash. The tournament is once again set to be conducted behind closed doors for the remaining 31 matches in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. A total number of 31 matches will be played in the duration of 27 days including seven doubles headers. After the CSK-MI clash, the action will shift to Abu Dhabi where the Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on CSK. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah and 8 in Abu Dhabi. The final league game will be played between RCB and Delhi Capitals on October 8. The first Qualifier will be played in Dubai on October 10, the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 will be played in Sharjah on October 11 and 13 respectively with Dubai hosting the final on October 15. The 2020 edition was held entirely in the UAE due to the pandemic. The standard quarantine rules and health protocols of the UAE applicable to all who are entering the country will also be applicable for the IPL teams. The Indian team members and all those English players who will take part in the IPL will be flying from Manchester to Dubai on a charter flight on 15th September.
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