IPL 2018 match schedule: Mumbai and Chennai to play opening game on April 7
The eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on 7 April at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The season opener will be played between defending champions Mumbai Indians and comeback team Chennai Super Kings. Apart from the hosting opening game and the final of the IPL 2018, Mumbai host the first qualifier. Chennai Super Kings will also play the last league match on May 20 against Kings XI Punjab. A total of 60 matches will be played at nine venues across 51 days from April 7 to May 27. The two qualifiers and the eliminator will be played between May 22 and May 25. In this year’s IPL, all the double header- 12 in total – will be played over weekend. Out of 60 matches, 12 will be played in afternoon 48 will be played in the evening. IPL 2018 Full Match Schedule Date Matches
VenueTime (IST)
7-Apr Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai
8-Apr Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab Delhi 16:00 KKR vs RCB
Kolkata
20:00
9-Apr SRH vs RR Hyderabad 20:00
20:00