IPL 2021: BCCI announces schedule for second phase, MI to take on CSK in opening clash

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) slated to be played in UAE. Defending Champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will resume the T20 extravaganza on September 19 in Dubai, with the final being played on October 15 at the same venue.

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Along with the opening fixture, Dubai will also host the first qualifier and final while Sharjah will host the eliminator and qualifier 2. A total of seven doubleheaders will be played, with the first one to take place on September 25. The matches will start at 7: 30 PM IST. In the case of doubleheaders, the first game will start at 3: 30 PM while the second one will begin at 7: 30.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals said they want to reach UAE at least a month before the start of the tournament. As per the reports, both franchises have requested BCCI permissions to do the same. According to Cricbuzz, both CSK and DC have confirmed they want to reach Dubai by August 20.

“We want to be there by August 15, latest by 20th and we have informed the BCCI that we want to be there by then. We are hoping to get the required permissions, without which the logistical plans will be difficult to execute,” said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan to Cricbuzz.

Here’s the schedule: