Mumbai Indians to face debutants Rising Pune Supergiants in IPL-9 opener
MUMBAI INDIANS will start their title defence against the newly-formed Rising Pune Supergiants at the Wankhede stadium in the opening match of IPL-9 in Mumbai on April 9. The final will also take place at the same venue on May 29.
All the 60 matches, including the four play-offs and the final will be played over a period of 51 days.
Nagpur will host three home games of the Kings XI Punjab while Raipur will host two home games of the Delhi Daredevils.
As reported by Zee news, IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said he's looking forward to the tournament.
"All the top players from around the world will be seen in action this year. This season the IPL will be played at 10 venues Mohali, Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Rajkot and Raipur. I am excited to join the fans to see a lot of exciting cricket over the next three months," IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said.
The Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and the now defunct Chennai Super Kings have won the coveted title twice each. Currently-banned Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers have won it once each.
Gujarat Lions is the other new team in the competition. Each team will play a minimum of 14 league games on a home and away basis.
Complete list of schedule can be found here.
