IPL 2023 Playoffs Countdown: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs are set to light up the cities of Chennai and Ahmedabad, as the league stage concludes and the top teams battle for the ultimate prize.
Here’s a rundown of the playoff schedule and what to expect from each venue: IPL 2023 Playoffs Countdown
Chennai hosts Qualifier 1 and Eliminator
- Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium will host Qualifier 1 on May 23 and the Eliminator on May 24.
- The city last hosted playoff games in 2019 and has been the venue for five such matches, including the 2011 and 2012 finals.
Ahmedabad gets Qualifier 2 and IPL 2023 Final
- The massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host Qualifier 2 on May 26 and the IPL 2023 Final on May 28.
- Ahmedabad also hosted the final and Qualifier 2 in the 2022 season, with the home team, Gujarat Titans, winning the championship.
IPL 2023 Playoffs Countdown: Chennai and Ahmedabad Gear Up for Thrilling Cricket Action
IPL 2023 Playoff Schedule
- May 23: Qualifier 1 – Team 1 vs Team 2 (Chennai)
- May 24: Eliminator – Team 3 vs Team 4 (Chennai)
- May 26: Qualifier 2 – Winner of Eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1 (Ahmedabad)
- May 28: Final – Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 (Ahmedabad)
A possible MS Dhoni farewell match at Chepauk
- If Chennai Super Kings (CSK) don’t qualify for the playoffs, Dhoni could play his last game for CSK at home on May 14 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- However, if CSK qualify, Dhoni will be seen in action during Qualifier 1 or the Eliminator at Chepauk.
- And if CSK make it to the final, a record crowd at Narendra Modi Stadium will witness Dhoni’s magic one last time.
IPL 2023 returns to home-and-away format
- After a hiatus of three years, IPL 2023 marks the return of the home-and-away format for league matches.
- The 2020 season was moved to the UAE due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the 2021 season faced interruptions and a shift back to the UAE.
- In 2022, the league phase was played at venues in Mumbai and Pune, with playoffs and the final in Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
IPL 2023 Playoffs Countdown: Chennai and Ahmedabad Gear Up for Thrilling Cricket Action
With the IPL 2023 playoffs just around the corner, fans eagerly await the intense cricket action in Chennai and Ahmedabad. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to witness the ultimate cricket showdown!
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