The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals match at Eden Gardens, originally scheduled for April 17, has been rescheduled to the previous day due to uncertainties regarding the Rama Navami festivities.
The clash between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been moved to April 17 from its initial schedule on April 16.
The situation is further complicated by the simultaneous occurrence of a general election across the country. This overlap has presented logistical challenges that need to be addressed.
The BCCI initially released the IPL schedule in two phases. Initially, the board unveiled the itinerary for the first 21 matches, followed by the timetable for the remaining 53 fixtures after the announcement of the general election schedule.
Chennai is set to host its first IPL final in 12 years on May 26. The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, which is the home ground of the Chennai Super Kings, previously hosted the IPL final twice, in 2011 and 2012.