AHMEDABAD – In 2008, the fireworks that were set off at the peak of world cricket were at the height of Madurapatinaar. The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League cricket (IPL), which changed the course of world cricket, was flagged off at the Narendra Modi Stadium today. Chennai Super Kings, who have won the title 4 times, will face last season’s champions, Gujarat Titans. With that, 300 hours of Twenty20 matches will be played in 74 matches in the next 58 days.
M.S. Crores of fans are waiting to catch the ‘cricket concert’ of 10 teams under the leadership of captains from Dhoni to Sanju Samson. After the Covid period, 12 cities will host the league matches on home and away basis.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be the captain
New Delhi ∙ Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the team in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s first match in IPL. This temporary change is because captain Aiden Markram has to participate in the South Africa-Netherlands ODI match. Hyderabad’s first match is once morest Rajasthan on Sunday.
Hazelwood is not at the start; Maxwell is also in doubt
New Delhi ∙ Royal Challengers Bangalore, who will start their first match once morest Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Sunday, suffered a setback due to the injuries of the Australian players. Pace bowler Josh Heidelwood, who is recovering from a leg injury, will not be available for the first matches. Hazelwood did not play in the series once morest India due to injury. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell will also miss the match once morest Mumbai due to a leg injury.
English Summary: IPL 16th edition starts today