IPL 2023 Schedule/Fixtures, Venues, With Date and Time

The IPL 2023 will be the 16th edition of the tournament and will feature some of the best players from across the globe.

The IPL 2023 is expected to start in April and end in May, with 60 matches to be played. The venues for the IPL 2023 are yet to be finalized, but some of the matches will likely be held in the UAE, as it was the case in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The date and time of each match were announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Teams and Captains

The eight teams that will participate in the IPL 2023 are:

– Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by MS Dhoni
– Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Rishabh Pant
– Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by Eoin Morgan
– Mumbai Indians (MI), led by Rohit Sharma
– Punjab Kings (PBKS), led by KL Rahul
– Rajasthan Royals (RR), led by Sanju Samson
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Virat Kohli
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), led by Kane Williamson

Format and Points Table

The IPL 2023 will follow the same format as the previous editions. The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four based on their rankings in the last season.

Each team will play seven matches in their group and seven games against teams from the other group.

The top four teams from each group will qualify for the playoffs, consisting of two qualifiers, an eliminator, and a final.

The points table will be updated after each match based on the following criteria:

– Win: 2 points
– Tie or No Result: 1 point each
– Loss: 0 points

In case of a tie in points between two or more teams, the following factors will be used to determine their rankings:

– Net Run Rate (NRR)
– Head-to-head record
– Number of wins
– Number of losses

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Key Players to Watch Out For

The IPL 2023 will showcase some of the finest talents in cricket, both domestic and international. Some of the key players to watch out for are:

– Virat Kohli (RCB): The captain of India and RCB, Kohli is one of the most prolific batsmen in the world. He has scored over 6000 runs in IPL history and has won four orange caps for being the highest run-scorer in a season. He will be eager to lead his team to their maiden IPL title in 2023.

– Jasprit Bumrah (MI): The spearhead of India and MI’s bowling attack, Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world. He has taken over 100 wickets in IPL history and has won two purple caps for being the highest wicket-taker in a season. He will be instrumental in defending MI’s title in 2023.

– AB de Villiers (RCB): The former South African captain and RCB’s star batsman, de Villiers, is one of the world’s most explosive and versatile players. He has scored over 5000 runs in IPL history and has hit over 200 sixes. He will be looking to entertain his fans with his breathtaking strokes in 2023.

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– Rashid Khan (SRH): The Afghan spinner and SRH’s primary weapon, Khan, is one of the best spinners in the world. He has taken over 80 wickets in IPL history and has an economy rate of fewer than six runs per over. He will be aiming to deceive his opponents with his variations in 2023.