IPL Cricket - 2020 to begin from Sept 19 in UAE

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Aug 03, 2020

8:33PM

IPL Cricket - 2020 to begin from Sept 19 in UAE

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IPL 2020 will be played from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE this year. The decision to this effect was taken at a virtual meeting of IPL Governing Council last night.

The matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi subject to necessary clearances from the Government of India.

The final will be played on 10th November this year.

The 53-day tournament will witness 10-afternoon matches starting at 3:30 PM Indian time while the evening matches will start at 7:30 PM.

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

The Governing Council also reviewed the Player Regulations for replacement player for 2020 season.

Women’s T20 Challenge will also take place in the UAE and will comprise three teams with four matches to be played during the IPL Playoff week.