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According to previous reports, IPL 2024 was slated to kick off on March 22 and conclude on May 26. This season will witness 74 matches, extending over 67 days compared to the 60-day duration of the 2023 edition. The extension by a week is attributed to the General Elections, reminiscent of the approach taken during the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections when fixtures were released in two phases.

As per reports from News18, the opening clash of IPL 2024 is set to feature CSK vs RCB on March 22 at M. A Chidambaram Stadium. However, the final schedule for the initial fortnight is yet to be confirmed.

Kasi Viswanathan, CEO of the Chennai Super Kings franchise, had hinted at an inaugural ceremony preceding the opening match, a tradition typically reserved for the defending champions. While speculation abounds regarding a potential face-off between Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in the curtain-raiser, no official confirmation has been made.