IPL 2020 Is Set To Begin On September 19 With New Match Timings

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, is all set to kick-off from September 19 with the final to be played on November 10 in the UAE. It will be the longest 8-team IPL edition which is 53-days long.

Following the IPL Governing Council meeting on Sunday (August 2), that matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi subject to necessary clearances from the Government of India. It is important that the Sports Ministry of India has given a go-ahead to the tournament while the approvals from the Home Ministry and Ministry of External Affairs are expected soon.



The IPL governing council has also given a nod to the 3 sides Women's T20 Challenge for the 4-matches that will take place during the IPL play-off week from 1-10 September.

Some key decisions were taken in the meeting today, meanwhile -

=> The night matches will start at 19:30 IST instead of the 20:00 IST while the afternoon ones at 15:30 IST instead of 16:00 IST.



=> All the matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.

=> There will be a total of 10 double-headers.

=> Maximum 24 players to be allowed in the squad per team.



=> Unlimited Covid-19 Substitutes.

=> Four matches of the Women's T20 Challenge will take place during the IPL play-off week to be played by three teams.

=> VIVO to continue to be the sponsorship partners of the IPL 2020.

"The Governing Council also discussed the comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which will be finalized and published in due course, including the agencies to execute and deliver a bio-secure environment for the safe and successful conduct of IPL 2020 Season," said the statement.

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